Beauty of the world Quote by Simone Weil
““But we can be nearly sure that those whose love for God has caused their pure loves here below to disappear are false friends of God. Our neighbour, our friends, religious ceremonies and the beauty of the world do not fall in rank to unreal things after direct contact between God and the soul. On the contrary, only then do these things become real. Previously, they were half-dreams. Previously, they had no reality.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Gravity and Grace, 1947
True divine love transforms worldly things into reality, making them fully real after direct encounter with God.
In simple terms: Divine love makes the world truly real.
Seek authentic spiritual experience.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- religious ceremony
- philosophical reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “real” mean in a spiritual context?
- How can one verify divine love?
Spiritual claims can be subjective.