--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We make assertions and denials of what is…" description: "\"We make assertions and denials of what is next to [the Divine Nature], but never of It, for It is both beyond every assertion, being the perfect and un..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a33/pope-dionysius-28663_absolutes_we-make-assertions-and-denials-of-what-i_1222781.jpg" --- # We make assertions and denials of what is next to \[the… ![“We make assertions and denials of what is next to [the Divine Nature], but never of It, for It is both beyond every assertion, being the perfect and unique cause of all things, and, by virtue of Its preeminently simple and absolute nature, free of every limitation, beyond every limitation; it is…” quote by Pope Dionysius](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a33/pope-dionysius-28663_absolutes_we-make-assertions-and-denials-of-what-i_1222781.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a33/pope-dionysius-28663_absolutes_we-make-assertions-and-denials-of-what-i_1222781.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a33/pope-dionysius-28663_absolutes_we-make-assertions-and-denials-of-what-i_1222781.jpg) > “We make assertions and denials of what is next to \[the Divine Nature\], but never of It, for It is both beyond every assertion, being the perfect and unique cause of all things, and, by virtue of Its preeminently simple and absolute nature, free of every limitation, beyond every limitation; it is also beyond every denial.” [Pope Dionysius](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pope-dionysius/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The Divine is beyond all concepts and limits, both described and denied, as it is the ultimate simple cause of everything. **In simple terms:** God is beyond all ideas and limits, the ultimate cause. Key Takeaway Recognize the limits of language about the divine. Themes theology philosophy transcendence limitation Mood contemplative serene reverent Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - personal meditation - theological study - interfaith dialogue - spiritual practice Key Concepts mysticism metaphysics apophatic theology Questions to Reflect On - How do you experience the divine beyond words? - Can limits enhance reverence? 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