--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We shall never succeed in knowing…" description: "\"“We shall never succeed in knowing ourselves unless we seek to know God; by looking at His purity we shall see our foulness; by meditating upon His hum..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/634/padma-aon-prakasha-7212_humble_we-shall-never-succeed-in-knowing-oursel_2784923.jpg" --- # We shall never succeed in knowing ourselves unless we seek… ![“We shall never succeed in knowing ourselves unless we seek to know God; by looking at His purity we shall see our foulness; by meditating upon His humility, we shall see how far we are from being humble. There are two advantages in this. First, it is clear that anything white looks very much…” quote by Padma Aon Prakasha](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/634/padma-aon-prakasha-7212_humble_we-shall-never-succeed-in-knowing-oursel_2784923.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/634/padma-aon-prakasha-7212_humble_we-shall-never-succeed-in-knowing-oursel_2784923.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/634/padma-aon-prakasha-7212_humble_we-shall-never-succeed-in-knowing-oursel_2784923.jpg) > ““We shall never succeed in knowing ourselves unless we seek to know God; by looking at His purity we shall see our foulness; by meditating upon His humility, we shall see how far we are from being humble. There are two advantages in this. First, it is clear that anything white looks very much whiter against something black, just as the black looks blacker against the white. Secondly, if we turn from self towards God, our understanding and our will become nobler and readier to embrace all that is good.”” [Padma Aon Prakasha](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/padma-aon-prakasha/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Self‑knowledge requires recognizing divine purity; contrasting our flaws with divine humility reveals our moral gaps, prompting growth. **In simple terms:** Understanding God’s purity shows our own flaws, urging humility. Key Takeaway Seek humility by reflecting on higher virtues. Themes spirituality self‑awareness humility ethics growth Mood reflective serene Type philosophical motivational When to use this quote - personal meditation - religious study groups - ethical decision‑making in leadership - conflict resolution in communities Key Concepts theology comparative morality self‑reflection moral development Questions to Reflect On - How does recognizing divine purity affect your daily actions? - What practical steps can you take to cultivate humility? 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