Animal Quote by Saint Basil
“The human being is an animal who has received the vocation to become God.”
About This Quote
The statement describes humans as creatures destined to ascend toward divinity, implying a spiritual vocation toward becoming god‑like.
In simple terms: Humans are meant to become divine.
Key Takeaway
Pursue spiritual growth.
Themes
spirituality
divine potential
vocation
Mood
inspirational
contemplative
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious practice
- personal transformation
Key Concepts
theology
anthropology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we nurture our divine vocation?
- What limits this ascent?
A Different Perspective
May be interpreted as elitist.
![“The human animal, like others, is adapted to a certain amount of struggle for life [and] the mere absence of effort from his life removes an essential ingredient of happiness. [. . .] He forgets that to be without some of the things you want is an indispensable part of happiness.” quote by Bertrand Russell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/218/bertrand-russell-69_absence_the-human-animal-like-others-is-adapted_281043.jpg)
![“[Every disappointment or misfortune can become a blessing in disguise, for which we should be grateful. But only if the hidden blessing is anticipated, expected and searched for will it be found and recognised as such and the most made of it. For example...] Many a man curses the rain that falls…” quote by Saint Basil](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f73/saint-basil-4281_abundance_every-disappointment-or-misfortune-can-b_143853.jpg)
