If, then, God is always in that good state in which we sometimes are, this compels our wonder; and if in a better this compels it yet more. And God is in a better state. And life also belongs to God; for the actuality of thought is life, and God is that actuality; and God's self-dependent actuality is life most good and eternal.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- God exists in a perfect, eternal state of thought and life, which surpasses human conditions.
- In plain terms
- God is always in the best state of being and thinking.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize that perfection implies eternal life and thought.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does perfect thought look like?
- Is life defined by thought?
Another view
This assumes a specific metaphysical view of God as pure actuality.
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