Quote by John Milton

He who thinks we are to pitch our tent here, and have attained the utmost prospect of reformation that the mortal glass wherein we contemplate can show us, till we come to beatific vision, that man by this very opinion declares that he is yet far short of truth.

He who thinks we are to pitch our tent here, and have attain

Summary

This quote suggests that those who believe they have reached the pinnacle of progress and can no longer improve are mistaken. It implies that true enlightenment and understanding can only be achieved when one attains a divine or transcendent perspective. Therefore, anyone who claims to have attained ultimate knowledge or enlightenment through human means is essentially admitting that they have not yet fully grasped the truth. The quote encourages humility and emphasizes the continuous journey towards attaining deeper understanding and enlightenment.

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Truth Religion Areopagitica John Mitlon

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