Whatever seeds each man cultivates will grow to maturity and bear in him their own fruit. If they be vegetative, he will be like a plant.
Giovanni Pico Della MirandolaRead
For why should we not admire more the angels themselves and the blessed choirs of heaven?
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote encourages admiration for the higher virtues represented by angels and the divine.
In this quote, Giovanni Pico Della Mirandola discusses the value of appreciating the qualities embodied by angels and the heavenly realms. It suggests that instead of focusing solely on earthly matters, we should also recognize and strive for the higher attributes that angels represent, such as purity, wisdom, and grace. This admiration can inspire individuals to cultivate similar virtues in their own lives.
Themes
AngelsAdmirationHeavenVirtuesSpirituality
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote during a spiritual seminar to emphasize the importance of aiming for higher virtues.
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