Quote by Jan Amos Comenius, A Perfect Ref

Strife -- in philosophy, religion, and politics -- has certainly gained so much ground that it is impossible for us to reconcile with one another. But it is possible to find reconciliation ... by means of the foundation of all things, which is God. For he does not cease to be the same for all ... irrespective of our differences, and his earth bears us all, even if we preferred to see that the ground would cleave asunder beneath our enemies.The sun sends his rays upon us directly, paying no heed that we look askance at one another. The rose smells sweetly to both the Jew and the Christian -- and to the Muslim too. And so God is God of all, and whatever he says, he says in the same manner to all that are ready to listen. If then we look to our own rules, books, and works, which we have made ourselves and which differ in many thousands of ways, we are irreconcilable. But if with due attention and honor we accept God's ideas regarding our lives ... reconciliation is easy.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the potential for reconciliation among individuals despite the deep divisions in philosophy, religion, and politics. The speaker argues that the foundation of all things, which is God, can serve as a unifying force. They highlight God's impartiality towards all people, regardless of their differences, and the unity found in nature's elements like the sun and the scent of a rose. By humbly accepting God's guidance for our lives instead of relying solely on human-made rules, books, and works, the quote suggests that genuine reconciliation can be achieved.