“No matter where we begin, if we pursue knowledge diligently and honestly our quest will inevitably lead us from the things of earth to the things of heaven.”
What this quote means
Hugh Nibley expresses that the sincere pursuit of knowledge inevitably leads to a spiritual dimension. This quote resonates because it connects knowledge to transcendence. By exploring the world, we discover mysteries that go beyond mere matter. It applies to all truth-seekers, whether scientists, philosophers, or believers. Intellectual honesty and diligence lead us to a deeper understanding of existence.
How to apply it daily
In your next study or reading, look for an aspect that evokes a reality greater than yourself and meditate on its meaning.
Continue
Related quotes
Same author or same theme — keep reading.
“The present moment is the only time over which we have dominion.”Create visual
“Do not be afraid. Open, I say open wide the doors for Christ.”Create visual
“You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one.”Create visual
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched — they must be felt with the heart.”Create visual
“Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself.”Create visual
“Whatever you pray for, you pray for a change. The prayer is the change itself.”Create visual
More quotes by Hugh Nibley
“Only if you reach the boundary will the boundary recede before you. And if you don't, if you confine your efforts, the boundary will shrink to accommodate itself to your efforts. And you can only expand your capacities by working to the very limit.”Create visual
“In Mr. Nixon's book, God is indeed on the side of the big battalions.”Create visual
“As knowledge increases, the verdict of yesterday must be reversed today, and in the long run the most positive authority is the least to be trusted.”Create visual
“True knowledge never shuts the door on more knowledge, but zeal often does.”Create visual