Ignorance Quote by Percy Bysshe Shelley
“God is represented as infinite, eternal, incomprehensible; he is contained under every predicate in non that the logic of ignorance could fabricate.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Revolt of Islam,” 1817
God is described as boundless yet fitting within every concept, highlighting the paradox of finite language trying to capture the infinite.
In simple terms: God is infinite yet described by words.
Key Takeaway
Accept the limits of language about the divine.
Themes
theology
paradox
language
Mood
pondering
humble
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- philosophical
- spiritual discourse
Key Concepts
infinite
logic
ignorance
Questions to Reflect On
- Can we ever truly describe the infinite?
- What does this paradox reveal about human understanding?
A Different Perspective
Language may never fully convey divine mystery.
![“I'm a little frightened, perhaps. We always are, aren't we? When we have to open a door that's always been there...but we've never opened. [...] I mean frightened by the immensity of what lies beyond the door. A God of Love--infinite and eternal. How could I ever be worthy of that?” quote by Tony Hendra](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9ca/tony-hendra-59219_love_i-m-a-little-frightened-perhaps-we-alway_1982738.jpg)
