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Gregory of Nyssa Quotes: God's name is not known; it is wondered at.
         

God's name is not known; it is wondered at.


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Concepts create idols; only wonder comprehends anything. People kill one another over idols. Wonder makes us fall to our knees.

Concepts create idols; only wonder comprehends anything. People kill one another over idols. Wonder makes us fall to our knees.



Who gives you the day will give you also the things necessary for the day.

Who gives you the day will give you also the things necessary for the day.



As no darkness can be seen by anyone surrounded by light, so no trivialities can capture the attention of anyone who has his eyes on Christ.

As no darkness can be seen by anyone surrounded by light, so no trivialities can capture the attention of anyone who has his eyes on Christ.



That we may merge into the deep and dazzling darkness, vanish into it, dissolve in it forever in an unbelievable bliss beyond imagination, for absolute nothingness represents absolute bliss.

That we may merge into the deep and dazzling darkness, vanish into it, dissolve in it forever in an unbelievable bliss beyond imagination, for absolute nothingness represents absolute bliss.



Peace is defined as harmony among those who are divided. When, therefore, we end the civil war within our nature and cultivate peace within ourselves, we become at peace.

Peace is defined as harmony among those who are divided. When, therefore, we end the civil war within our nature and cultivate peace within ourselves, we become at peace.



For when one considers the universe, can anyone be so simple-minded as not to believe that the Divine is present in everything, pervading, embracing and penetrating it?

For when one considers the universe, can anyone be so simple-minded as not to believe that the Divine is present in everything, pervading, embracing and penetrating it?



May we never risk the life of our souls by being resentful or by bearing grudges.

May we never risk the life of our souls by being resentful or by bearing grudges.



It is impossible for one to live without tears who considers things exactly as they are.

It is impossible for one to live without tears who considers things exactly as they are.



Concepts create idols; only wonder understands anything.

Concepts create idols; only wonder understands anything.



Since with all my soul I behold the face of my beloved, therefore all the beauty of his form is seen in me.

Since with all my soul I behold the face of my beloved, therefore all the beauty of his form is seen in me.





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