We see that God has implanted in all things a natural desire to exist with the fullest measure of existence that is compatible with their particular nature. To this end they are endowed with suitable faculties and activities; and by means of these there is in them a discernment that is natural and in keeping with the purpose of their knowledge, which ensures their natural inclination serving its purpose and being able to reach its fulfilment in that object towards which it is attracted by the weight of its own nature.
Nothing could be more beneficial for even the most zealous searcher for knowledge than his being in fact most learned in that very ignorance which is… - Nicholas Of Cusa
Nothing could be more beneficial for even the most zealous searcher for knowledge than his being in fact most learned in that very ignorance which is…
- Nicholas Of Cusa
God says to man: 'Be thou thyself, and I shall be thine.' - Nicholas Of Cusa
God says to man: 'Be thou thyself, and I shall be thine.'
Divinity is in all things in such a way that all things are in divinity. - Nicholas Of Cusa
Divinity is in all things in such a way that all things are in divinity.
In every science certain things must be accepted as first principles if the subject matter is to be understood; and these first postulates rest upon … - Nicholas Of Cusa
In every science certain things must be accepted as first principles if the subject matter is to be understood; and these first postulates rest upon …
All we know of the truth is that the absolute truth, such as it is, is beyond our reach. - Nicholas Of Cusa
All we know of the truth is that the absolute truth, such as it is, is beyond our reach.
All things are in the intended endpoint, and this mode of being is called will or desire. - Nicholas Of Cusa
All things are in the intended endpoint, and this mode of being is called will or desire.
In humility alone lies true greatness, and knowledge and wisdom are profitable only in so far as our lives are governed by them. - Nicholas Of Cusa
In humility alone lies true greatness, and knowledge and wisdom are profitable only in so far as our lives are governed by them.
Love is subsequent to knowledge and to the thing known, for nothing unknown is loved. - Nicholas Of Cusa
Love is subsequent to knowledge and to the thing known, for nothing unknown is loved.
Thou art merciful; when all my endeavour is turned toward Thee because all Thy endeavour is turned toward me; when I look unto Thee alone with all my… - Nicholas Of Cusa
Thou art merciful; when all my endeavour is turned toward Thee because all Thy endeavour is turned toward me; when I look unto Thee alone with all my…
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