Quote by Jonathan Swift

What they do in heaven we are ignorant of; what they do not do we are told expressly.

What they do in heaven we are ignorant of; what they do not

Summary

This quote highlights the limitations of human knowledge regarding the activities and workings of heaven. It suggests that while we are not aware of what actually takes place in heaven, we are provided with clear information about what is not done there. It hints at the idea that there are certain things or behaviors that are explicitly forbidden or absent in the heavenly realm. The quote emphasizes the notion that the mysteries of heaven remain beyond human comprehension and underscore the importance of relying on the information that has been revealed to us.

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