Contradictory Quote by Saint Augustine
“My mind withdrew its thoughts from experience, extracting itself from the contradictory throng of sensuous images, that it might find out what that light was wherein it was bathed... And thus, with the flash of one hurried glance, it attained to the vision of That Which Is.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Confessions by Saint Augustine, 397 AD
The mind retreats from sensory overload to discover pure, divine illumination.
In simple terms: Mind seeks pure light beyond senses.
Key Takeaway
Quiet the mind to see truth.
Themes
spirituality
philosophy
inner vision
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- Meditation
- prayer
- artistic inspiration
- philosophical inquiry
Key Concepts
Mysticism
contemplation
divine illumination
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance inner reflection with daily duties?
- What sensory distractions cloud your insight?
A Different Perspective
May neglect practical realities while seeking abstraction.
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