Meditation Quote by Thomas Merton
““It is as if in creating us God asked a question, and in awakening us to contemplation He answered the question, so that the contemplative is at the same time, question and answer.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Sign of the Cross, Thomas Merton, 1965
Contemplation merges questioning and answering, making the seeker both the asker and the response.
In simple terms: Thinking and answering become one act.
Key Takeaway
Embrace reflective inquiry.
Themes
spirituality
philosophy
self‑knowledge
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
contemplation
dialectic
identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does questioning shape your inner truth?
- Can you be both seeker and answer?
A Different Perspective
May over‑intellectualization hinder genuine feeling.
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