Book Quote by Thomas Browne
“Thus there are two books from whence I collect my Divinity; besides that written one of God, another of his servant Nature, that universal and public Manuscript, that lies expans'd unto the eyes of all; those that never saw him in the one, have discovered him in the other.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Garden of Cyrus, 1658
Compares divine revelation in scripture and nature, suggesting both are universal manuscripts revealing God.
In simple terms: God is found in holy texts and in nature.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine insight in both scripture and the natural world.
Themes
spirituality
nature
theology
Mood
reverent
inspired
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- nature walks
- study of religious texts
- meditation
Key Concepts
universal truth
manifestation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does nature speak to you spiritually?
- What texts deepen your understanding?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations may differ across cultures.
