Behold Quote by Pope Paul III
“God . . . endowed [the human race] with capacity to attain to the inaccessible and invisible Supreme Good and behold it face to face . . .”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Papal correspondence, 1545
Human beings are given the ability to reach the highest, unseen good and experience it directly.
In simple terms: We can attain the ultimate good and see it.
Seek the transcendent, not just material goals.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- prayer
- meditation
- ethical decision‑making
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the “invisible Supreme Good” mean to you?
- How can you pursue it in daily life?
The “invisible” good may be interpreted differently across cultures.