States Determine Time
“When it is state that determines time, time is only an appearance. A pleasant state makes time seem brief, and an unpleasant one makes it seem long. We can therefore see that time in the spiritual world is simply an attribute of state.”
–Emanuel Swedenborg (Swedish Scientist, Mystic and Philosopher, 1688-1772)
Understanding Wisdom
“You have achieved wisdom when you no longer have any concern about understanding what is true and good, but are willing and living it.”
–Emanuel Swedenborg (Swedish Scientist, Mystic and Philosopher, 1688-1772)
The Context of Truth
“As one tone does not produce a harmony, neither is a truth that stands alone complete.”
–Emanuel Swedenborg (Swedish Scientist, Mystic and Philosopher, 1688-1772)
Kindness
“Kindness is an inner desire that makes us want to do good things even if we do not get anything in return. It is the joy of our life to do them.
When we do good things from this inner desire, there is kindness in everything we think, say, want and do.”
–Emanuel Swedenborg (Swedish Scientist, Mystic and Philosopher, 1688-1772)
Are You Rational or Sensual?
“We can receive some indication of whether we are rational or sensual from our own life: not as it appears but from the inner quality that shows itself in out actions.”
–Emanuel Swedenborg (Swedish Scientist, Mystic and Philosopher, 1688-1772)
Wisdom and Humility
“Genuine wisdom involves humility. The wiser we become, the greater the realization that there is so much more to learn and understand.”
–Emanuel Swedenborg (Swedish Scientist, Mystic and Philosopher, 1688-1772)
Reflecting Infinity
“An image of the infinite and eternal appears in the variety of all things.”
–Emanuel Swedenborg (Swedish Scientist, Mystic and Philosopher, 1688-1772)
A Compendium of the Theological Writings of Emanuel Swedenborg Samuel M. Warren
Humility and Wisdom
“When you have a humble heart, you will know that wisdom is perceiving that the things in which you are wise are scarcely anything compared with the things in which you are not wise.”
–Emanuel Swedenborg (Swedish Scientist, Mystic and Philosopher, 1688-1772)
Truth For Its Own Sake
“A person receives enlightenment when governed by the love of truth for its own sake and not for any selfish or worldly reason.”
–Emanuel Swedenborg (Swedish Scientist, Mystic and Philosopher, 1688-1772)
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