God Quote by Thomas Aquinas
“Because we cannot know what God is, but only what He is not, we cannot consider how He is but only how He is not.”
About This Quote
Because we can only define God by what He is not, we cannot fully grasp His nature, only his negations.
In simple terms: We know God only by what He is not.
Key Takeaway
Embrace mystery, avoid over‑defining.
Themes
theology
apophatic
mysticism
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- spiritual contemplation
- academic study
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
negative theology
philosophy of religion
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this perspective affect your faith?
- Can we know anything about the divine?
A Different Perspective
This view may limit constructive dialogue about belief.
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