God Quote by Thomas Merton
““There is in every intellect a natural exigency for a true concept of God: we are born with the thirst to know and to see Him, and therefore it cannot be otherwise.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Sign of the Cross by Thomas Merton, 1955
Human beings possess an innate yearning to understand the divine, a built‑in drive toward spiritual knowledge.
In simple terms: We are naturally drawn to know God.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate curiosity about the divine.
Themes
spirituality
human nature
search for meaning
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- religious study
- philosophical discussion
Key Concepts
theology
existential desire
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this innate thirst shape your life?
- Can you experience a true concept of God?
A Different Perspective
The desire may be abstract and hard to satisfy.
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