Quote by Phineas Parkhurst Quimby, August

Every man is a part of each and our senses are attached to both. So when a man speaks of himself as a man, he is in matter; but when he speaks a scientific truth, he is out of matter and so far equal to god. So man's investigations are but an imitation of wisdom's experiments for his own happiness. And man not wanting to be outdone by his father tries to imitate what he sees and hears; this makes man a kind of progressive being. Man invents language from the fact that he cannot be satisfied to let God or wisdom dictate his acts, so he invents language to explain his wisdom. It has been said that language was invented to deceive others. In some cases I have no doubt but the world thinks it does but wisdom gives it another direction; or language acts to undeceive and it often exposes our ignorance.

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Summary

This quote highlights the interconnectedness between man, nature, and God. It suggests that when a person speaks of themselves, they are grounded in material existence, but when they speak of scientific truths, they transcend the physical world and approach the divine. The quote argues that through exploration and experimentation, humans strive to emulate the wisdom and knowledge possessed by God or the higher power. Language is seen as a tool created by humans to express their understanding and, at times, deceive or uncover truth. Ultimately, the quote underscores the idea that humans have a natural inclination towards progress and acquiring knowledge.

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By Phineas Parkhurst Quimby, August

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