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Quotes from De Docta Ignorantia (On Learned Ignorance) — Nicholas of Cusa

1401–1464 Germany

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For a persistent and continued ascent to [the Principle and Source of] life is the constituent element of increased happiness.

De Docta Ignorantia (On Learned Ignorance) (1440)

All we know of the truth is that the absolute truth, such as it is, is beyond our reach.

De Docta Ignorantia (On Learned Ignorance) (1440)

In God, absolute unity is absolute multiplicity, absolute identity is absolute diversity; absolute actuality is absolute potentiality

De Docta Ignorantia (On Learned Ignorance) (1440)

I am a -living shadow and Thou the Truth... Therefore, my God, Thou art alike shadow and Truth; Thou art alike the image and the Exemplar of myself and all men.

De Docta Ignorantia (On Learned Ignorance) (1440)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Nicholas of Cusa (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.