Quote by Walt Whitman

I say to mankind, Be not curious about God. For I, who am curious about each, am not curious about God - I hear and behold God in every object, yet understand God not in the least.

I say to mankind, Be not curious about God. For I, who am cu

Summary

This quote is expressing the idea that instead of being overly curious or obsessed with trying to understand God, it encourages a different approach. The speaker states that they are curious about everything else, but not about God because they believe that God is present in every aspect of existence. Despite this, the speaker acknowledges their inability to fully comprehend or understand God. Essentially, the quote suggests that rather than seeking to grasp God intellectually, one should appreciate and experience the divine in the world around them.

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By Walt Whitman

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