Parents are usually more careful to bestow knowledge on their children rather than virtue, the art of speaking well rather than doing well; but their manners should be of the greatest concern.
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The synergetic integral of the totality of all principles is God, whose sum-total behavior in pure principle is beyond our comprehension and is utterly mysterious to us, because as humans--in pure principle--we do not and never will know all the principles
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that God represents the ultimate understanding of all principles, which is beyond human comprehension.
R. Buckminster Fuller conveys the idea that the essence of God embodies the integration of all principles in existence. He emphasizes the limitations of human understanding, indicating that while we strive to comprehend the universe's complexities, the complete nature of these principles—and by extension, God—remains an inscrutable mystery. This reflects a profound philosophical stance on the relationship between humanity and the divine, highlighting the quest for knowledge while acknowledging our inherent limitations.
Themes
GodPrinciplesUnderstandingMysteryHumanity
In practice
Example use cases
During a philosophical discussion about spirituality and the universe, referencing this quote can illustrate the limitations of human knowledge.
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