God Quote by Saint Augustine
“If you understand, it is not God.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Confessions, Book X, 400 AD
Suggests that true understanding transcends divine attribution; knowledge without divine context is incomplete.
In simple terms: Understanding beyond God is incomplete.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper, spiritual insight.
Themes
faith
knowledge
philosophy
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- academic study
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
theology
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- What role does faith play in comprehension?
- Can knowledge be secular?
A Different Perspective
Human reason alone may be limited.
