Quote by Simone Weil

We can only know one thing about God -- that he is what we are not. Our wretchedness alone is an image of this. The more we contemplate it, the more we contemplate him.

We can only know one thing about God -- that he is what we a

Summary

This quote suggests that our limited human understanding can only grasp one aspect about God - that he is fundamentally different from us. By acknowledging our own shortcomings and wretchedness, we gain a deeper insight into the nature of God. The more we reflect on our flaws, the more we get closer to understanding the divine. It implies that contemplating our own imperfections helps us to perceive God's greatness and distinctiveness.

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