Able Quote by Paracelsus
“There is an earthly sun, which is the cause of all heat, and all who are able to see may see the sun; and those who are blind and cannot see him may feel his heat. There is an Eternal Sun, which is the source of all wisdom, and those whose spiritual senses have awakened to life will see that sun and be conscious of His existence; but those who have not attained spiritual consciousness may yet feel His power by an inner faculty which is called Intuition.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: De Natura Rerum, 1550
The passage contrasts physical sunlight, which warms all, with a spiritual “Eternal Sun” that illuminates wisdom for those awakened, while others feel its influence through intuition.
In simple terms: Physical sun gives heat; spiritual sun gives wisdom, felt by intuition.
Key Takeaway
Seek inner awakening to perceive deeper truths.
Themes
spirituality
wisdom
intuition
light
knowledge
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation
- education
- personal growth
- leadership development
Key Concepts
metaphysics
inner perception
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What practices cultivate spiritual insight?
- How do we differentiate intuition from bias?
A Different Perspective
Intuition may be unreliable without discernment.
