“It is through the idealism of youth that man catches sight of truth, and in that idealism he possesses a wealth which he must never exchange for anything else.”
Quotes by Theologian
A theologian is a scholar who rigorously studies the nature of the divine, religious beliefs, and spiritual practices. Their work involves critical analysis of sacred texts, philosophical inquiry into the nature of faith, and the exploration of how religious doctrines shape human understanding and cultural identity.
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Quotes about wisdom by Theologian
“Never for a moment do we lay aside our mistrust of the ideals established by society, and of the convictions which are kept by it in circulation. We always know that society is full of folly and will deceive us in the matter of humanity. ... humanity meaning consideration for the existence and the happiness of individual human beings.”
“Where principles and heart stand in conflict with each other, let us make the law of the spirit free from the law of principles.”
“Anyone who proposes to do good must not expect people to roll stones out of his way, but must accept his lot calmly if they even roll a few more on it. A strength which becomes clearer and stronger through experiences of such obstacles is the only strength that can conquer them. Resistance is only a waste of strength.”
“The highest knowledge is to know that we are surrounded by mystery.”
“The willow which bends to the tempest, often escapes better than the oak which resists it; and so in great calamities, it sometimes happens that light and frivolous spirits recover their elasticity and presence of mind sooner than those of a loftier character.”
“I have given up the ambition to be a great scholar. I want to be more- simply a human. . . . We are not true humans, but beings who live by a civilization inherited from the past, that keeps us hostage, that confines us. No freedom of movement. Nothing. Everything in us is killed by our calculations for our future, by our social position and cast. You see, I am not happy-yet I am happy. I suffer, but that is part of life. I live, I don't care about my existence, and that is the beginning of wisdom.”
“Not only is example the best way to teach, it is the only way.”
“Every person I have known who has been truly happy has learned how to serve others.”
“Let us rejoice in the truth, wherever we find its lamp burning.”