It should not be expected that what is spiritual can be brought before the eyes, before the senses. It must be experienced inwardly and spiritually.
Rudolf SteinerRead
We will not find the inner strength to evolve to a higher level if we do not inwardly develop this profound feeling that there is something higher than ourselves.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of recognizing a higher purpose or truth to cultivate personal growth.
Rudolf Steiner's quote speaks to the necessity of understanding and connecting with a greater existence beyond our individual selves. It implies that true inner strength and development arise from acknowledging and aspiring towards something transcendent, which ultimately leads us to evolve and grow in life.
Themes
Inner StrengthPersonal GrowthHigher PurposeSelf-EvolutionTranscendence
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal development.
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