Dare Quote by Walter Raleigh
“I dare not think that any supercelestial heaven, or whatsoever else ... was increate and eternal. And as for the place of God before the world created, the finite wisdom of mortal men hath no perception of it; neither can it limit the seat of infinite power, no more than infinite power itself can be limited; for his place is in himself, whom no magnitude else can contain.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Discoveries, 1595
The quote argues that God's nature and the divine realm are beyond human comprehension and cannot be limited by mortal understanding.
In simple terms: God is beyond human grasp.
Key Takeaway
Accept mystery, avoid over‑speculation.
Themes
theology
philosophy
humility
Mood
contemplative
humble
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- personal reflection
- religious study
Key Concepts
Divine incomprehensibility
finite vs infinite
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we reconcile faith with unknown?
- What limits does human reason have?
A Different Perspective
Human attempts to define the divine are inherently limited.
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