It is the modest, not the presumptuous, inquirer who makes a real and safe progress in the discovery of divine truths. One follows Nature and Nature's God; that is, he follows God in his works and in his word.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Modest inquiry, not presumptuousness, leads safely to divine truths; following nature follows God.
- In plain terms
- Humble seekers who follow nature find divine truth safely.
- What can you take from it?
- Approach discovery with humility and observe nature.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does humility aid discovery?
- What role does nature play in spiritual understanding?
Another view
Linking nature directly to divine truth may not hold for all belief systems.
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