Life and beauty Quote by Thomas Troward
““A lie is a statement that something is, which is not. then, since the Spirit's statement or conception of anything necessarily makes that thing exist, it is logically impossible for it to conceive a lie. Therefore the Spirit is Truth. Similarly disease and death are the negative of life, and therefore the Spirit, as the Principle of life, cannot embody disease or death in its Self-contemplation. In like manner also, since it is free to produce what it will, the Spirit cannot desire the presence of repugnant forms, and so one of its inherent Laws must be Beauty. In this treefold Law of Truth, Life and Beauty, we find the whole underlying nature of the spirit, and no action on the part of the individual can be at variance with the Originating Unity which does not contravert fundamental principles.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Philosophy of the Creative Process, Thomas Troward, 1922
The passage argues that truth, life, and beauty are inherent to the spirit; contradictions like lies, disease, or death cannot exist within it.
In simple terms: The spirit embodies truth, life, and beauty; contradictions cannot exist.
Key Takeaway
Align actions with truth, life, and beauty.
Themes
truth
life
beauty
spiritual law
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- ethical decision making
- creative work
- spiritual practice
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
metaphysics
logic
principle of unity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “truth” mean in your daily choices?
- How can you foster beauty in ordinary tasks?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of “spirit” vary; applying abstract principles can be challenging.
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