--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: You will know that the divine is so great…" description: "\"You will know that the divine is so great and of such a nature that it sees and hears everything at once, is present everywhere, and is concerned with ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b37/socrates-405_concerned_you-will-know-that-the-divine-is-so-grea_2789456.jpg" --- # You will know that the divine is so great and of such a… ![“You will know that the divine is so great and of such a nature that it sees and hears everything at once, is present everywhere, and is concerned with everything.” quote by Socrates](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b37/socrates-405_concerned_you-will-know-that-the-divine-is-so-grea_2789456.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b37/socrates-405_concerned_you-will-know-that-the-divine-is-so-grea_2789456.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b37/socrates-405_concerned_you-will-know-that-the-divine-is-so-grea_2789456.jpg) > “You will know that the divine is so great and of such a nature that it sees and hears everything at once, is present everywhere, and is concerned with everything.” [Socrates](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/socrates/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The divine is all‑seeing, ever‑present, and concerned with everything, implying a universal moral order. **In simple terms:** God watches and cares for all. Key Takeaway Live responsibly, aware of divine presence. Themes ethics theology universalism morality spirituality Mood thoughtful serious Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - personal ethics - public policy - spiritual practice - education curricula Key Concepts philosophy of religion cosmic order moral accountability Questions to Reflect On - How does this view affect moral choices? - What responsibilities arise from being observed? 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