Quote by Thomas Vaughan

Have thy heart in heaven and thy hands upon the earth. Ascend in piety and descend in charity. For this is the Nature of Light and the way of the children.

Have thy heart in heaven and thy hands upon the earth. Ascen

Summary

This quote urges individuals to strike a balance between their spiritual aspirations and their worldly actions. "Having thy heart in heaven" implies focusing on cultivating a virtuous and enlightened inner self, while "having thy hands upon the earth" emphasizes the importance of engaging with and contributing to the material world. By ascending in piety, one can strive for spiritual growth and transcendence, while descending in charity encourages acts of kindness and benevolence towards others. The quote suggests that this duality of ascending in piety and descending in charity aligns with the nature of light and is a path followed by individuals who embody the essence of purity and innocence.

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