Quote by Origen

For whatever be the knowledge which we are able to obtain of God, either by perception or reflection, we must of necessity believe that He is by many degrees far better than what we perceive Him to be.

For whatever be the knowledge which we are able to obtain of

Summary

This quote suggests that no matter how much we try to understand and perceive God through our perceptions and reflections, it is inevitable to believe that God is far greater and exceeds our understanding. It implies that our limited human knowledge is insufficient to fully comprehend the nature and essence of God, reinforcing the idea of God's infinite vastness and superiority beyond our comprehension. Thus, the quote emphasizes the importance of faith and acceptance in acknowledging the limitations of human understanding when it comes to the divine.

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Knowledge

By Origen

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