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As our bodies live upon the earth and find sustenance in the fruits which it produces, so our minds feed on the same tru
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"As our bodies live upon the earth and find sustenance in the fruits which it produces, so our minds feed on the same truths as the intelligible and immutable substance of the divine Word contains"

- Nicolas Malebranche

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This quote by Nicolas Malebranche speaks to the idea that our minds are nourished by the very same facts that are found in the magnificent Word. He is suggesting that, simply as our bodies require nourishment from the earth to make it through, our minds require sustenance from the magnificent Word to thrive. He is implying that the realities discovered in the divine Word are immutable and intelligible, which they supply the exact same nourishment to our minds as the fruits of the earth provide to our bodies. This quote is a pointer that our minds require to be nurtured by the magnificent Word in order to grow and establish. It is a pointer that the realities discovered in the divine Word are essential for our mental health and wellness.

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Nicolas Malebranche between August 6, 1638 and October 13, 1715. He/she was a famous Philosopher from France. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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