Quote by Giordano Bruno

We delight in one knowable thing, which comprehends all that is knowable; in one apprehensible, which draws together all that can be apprehended; in a single being that includes all, above all in the one which is itself the all.

We delight in one knowable thing, which comprehends all that

Summary

This quote highlights the human desire for simplicity and unity in knowledge and understanding. It suggests that we take joy in pursuing knowledge that encompasses all that is knowable, and in perceiving and grasping concepts that unite everything that can be understood. It also emphasizes the fascination with a single entity that encompasses the entirety of existence, particularly in the being that encompasses and surpasses all other beings. Ultimately, the quote reflects the human inclination towards seeking comprehensiveness and unity in our pursuit of knowledge and meaning.

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Certainty

By Giordano Bruno

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