We ought to fly away from earth to heaven as quickly as we can; and to fly away is to become like God, as far as this is possible; and to become like him is to become holy, just, and wise.

Summary

This quote suggests the idea that our ultimate goal should be to transcend earthly concerns and strive towards spiritual enlightenment and divine resemblance. By "flying away," the speaker is referring to elevating oneself beyond earthly desires and limitations. The belief is that as we increasingly resemble God, we develop qualities such as holiness, justice, and wisdom. The quote emphasizes the importance of pursuing personal growth and virtue through continual self-improvement, aspiring to attain the divine attributes that are considered to be the essence of divinity.

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