Earth Quote by Ovid
“There is a god within us, and the heavens Have intercourse with earth; from realms above That spirit comes.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Metamorphoses, Book 1, c. 8 AD
Divine forces interact with earth, suggesting a spiritual connection between humanity and the cosmos.
In simple terms: Gods and heavens influence human life.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the sacred within and around you.
Themes
spirituality
nature
divine
connection
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- rituals
- meditation
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
mythology
cosmology
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this myth inform personal purpose?
- What modern equivalents exist for divine interaction?
A Different Perspective
Literal belief in gods may not align with modern secular views.
![“There is a God within us and intercourse with heaven. [Lat., Est deus in nobis; et sunt commercia coeli.]” quote by Ovid](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/34a/ovid-276_god_there-is-a-god-within-us-and-intercourse_834332.jpg)
![“A mind conscious of right laughs at the falsehoods of rumour. [Lat., Conscia mens recti famae mendacia risit.]” quote by Ovid](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/95c/ovid-276_conscious_a-mind-conscious-of-right-laughs-at-the_12185.jpg)
