Quote by Origen

As the eye naturally seeks the light and vision, and our body naturally desires food and drink, so our mind is possessed with a becoming and natural desire to become acquainted with the truth of God and the causes of things.

As the eye naturally seeks the light and vision, and our bod

Summary

This quote suggests that just as our senses have innate inclinations towards light, food, and drink, our mind has an inherent and justified longing to seek knowledge of God's truth and the reasons behind various phenomena. It highlights the natural curiosity and intellectual appetite that drives humans to explore and understand the world around them and the deeper realities that govern it.

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