Absolutes Quote by Pope Dionysius
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“[God] is perfect not only insofar as He is absolute perfection, defining perfection in Himself and from His singular existence and total perfection, but also because He is far beyond being so. He sets a boundary to the boundless and in His total unity He rises above all limitation. He is neither contained nor comprehended by anything. He reaches out to everything and beyond everything and does so with unfailing generosity and unstinted activity.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: The Summa Theologiae, Thomas Aquinas, 13th century
Divine perfection exceeds human concepts, transcending limits while actively engaging all creation with boundless generosity.
In simple terms: God is beyond all limits and actively gives.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and emulate self‑less generosity.
Themes
theity
transcendence
generosity
limitation
Mood
awe
reverence
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Theology study
- personal meditation
- ethical living
Key Concepts
Divine nature
infinite perfection
activity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we reflect boundless generosity?
- What limits do we impose on the divine?
A Different Perspective
Human language cannot fully capture divine essence.
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