Most humans recognize their ruin, but they carry on regardless.
Leopold Von RankeRead
All ages are equidistant from eternity, and just as immediately accessible to God's presence.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Time is a construct that doesn't separate us from a divine presence regardless of age.
Leopold Von Ranke's quote suggests that all ages are equally close to eternity, implying that the concept of time is irrelevant when it comes to our relationship with the divine. It emphasizes that God's presence is perpetually accessible to everyone, irrespective of their age or stage in life, challenging the perception of time as a barrier to spiritual connection.
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In practice
Example use cases
During a spiritual retreat, I quoted Ranke to emphasize the timelessness of faith.
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