All things Quote by Xenophanes
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“But without effort [God] sets in motion all things by mind and thought.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: On the Gods, 5th century BC
Divine order begins with mental intention and effort; nothing moves without thought.
In simple terms: God moves things through mind and effort.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate purposeful thought.
Themes
metaphysics
effort
divine
Mood
inquisitive
spiritual
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- spiritual practice
- goal setting
- creative planning
Key Concepts
intentionality
causality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does intention shape outcomes?
- What limits exist to mental influence?
A Different Perspective
May overemphasize mental control over external factors.
![“God is one, supreme among gods and men, and not like mortals in body or in mind.The whole [of god] sees, the whole perceives, the whole hears. But without effort he sets in motion all things by mind and thought.” quote by Xenophanes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/20c/xenophanes-16062_all-things_god-is-one-supreme-among-gods-and-men-an_1628527.jpg)
![“...for our wisdom is better than the strength of men or of horses. ... nor is it right to prefer strength to excellent wisdom. For if there should be in the city [any athlete whose skill] is honoured more than strength ... the city would not on that account be any better governed.” quote by Xenophanes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e65/xenophanes-16062_accounts_for-our-wisdom-is-better-than-the-streng_36482.jpg)
