Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
In how many churches, by how many prophets, tell me, is man made sensible that he is an infinite Soul; that the earth and heavens are passing into his mind; that he is drinking forever the soul of God?
Summary
This quote, by Ralph Waldo Emerson, questions the impact of traditional religious institutions in making individuals aware of their limitless spiritual essence. Emerson suggests that being connected to the divine and perceiving the merging of the human and divine realms is not adequately conveyed in organized religion. He challenges the ability of churches and prophets to instill the understanding that humans possess an infinite soul, and to emphasize their profound connection to God and the universe.