Altogether Quote by Thomas Merton
“To be unknown to God is altogether too much privacy.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Seven Storey Mountain”, 1948
Suggests that complete privacy from God is impossible, implying divine omniscience.
In simple terms: God always knows us, no total privacy.
Key Takeaway
Embrace openness with the divine.
Themes
spirituality
privacy
divine presence
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
reflection
belief
When to use this quote
- prayer
- meditation
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
theology
humility
Questions to Reflect On
- How does belief in omniscience affect behavior?
- Can privacy coexist with faith?
A Different Perspective
May conflict with personal privacy values.
