Charity is like warmth in springtime or summer that causes grass, plants, and trees to grow. Without charity, or spiritual warmth, nothing grows.
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This I can declare: things that are in heaven are more real than things that are in the world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that spiritual or heavenly realities hold greater significance than the physical world.
Emanuel Swedenborg's quote reflects the idea that the essence and truths of existence reside in the spiritual realm, which is considered more authentic and impactful than the material world we perceive through our senses. It emphasizes a belief in deeper metaphysical truths that transcend physical experience, urging us to consider the importance of spiritual awareness.
Themes
SpiritualityRealityTruthExistenceMetaphysics
In practice
Example use cases
During a philosophical discussion about the meaning of life.
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