Church Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
“Too soon did the doctors of the church forget that the heart--the moral nature--was the beginning and the end, and that truth, knowledge, and insight were comprehended in its expansion.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (1798) line excerpt
The heart is the moral core, containing truth, knowledge, and insight as it expands.
In simple terms: The heart holds moral truth and insight.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner moral awareness.
Themes
morality
knowledge
insight
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- ethical decision making
- personal reflection
- education curricula
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
philosophical anthropology
spiritual growth
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What does your heart reveal about your values?
- How can heart and mind be balanced?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on emotion may neglect rational analysis.
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