Bible Quote by Thomas Carlyle
“The Bible is the truest utterance that ever came by alphabetic letters from the soul of man, through which, as through a window divinely opened, all men can look into the stillness of eternity, and discern in glimpses their far-distant, long-forgotten home.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Sartor Resartus by Thomas Carlyle, 1833
The Bible offers a divine window into humanity’s eternal soul, revealing a distant, forgotten home.
In simple terms: The Bible is a spiritual window to eternity.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper spiritual insight.
Themes
religion
philosophy
eternity
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
theological
literary
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- academic study of scripture
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
spirituality
transcendence
human destiny
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “eternal home” mean to you?
- How does scripture shape your worldview?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary, and not all find it a universal truth.
