"What they do in heaven we are ignorant of; what they do not do we are told expressly"
- Jonathan Swift
About this Quote
This quote by Jonathan Swift is a reference to the Bible and the idea that humans are not privy to the activities of Heaven. Swift is suggesting that while we might not know what goes on in Heaven, we do know what is not permitted. This suggests that Heaven is a place of order and structure, and that particular activities are not allowed. Swift is also suggesting that people need to not try to speculate about what goes on in Heaven, as it is beyond our understanding. He is emphasizing the value of accepting the limitations of our knowledge and understanding. This quote serves as a tip that we need to not attempt to violate our borders and attempt to understand the mysteries of Heaven. Rather, we need to accept that there are some things that are beyond our understanding.
This quote is written / told by Jonathan Swift between November 30, 1667 and October 19, 1745. He was a famous Writer from Ireland.
The author also have 61 other quotes.
"As we read the school reports on our children, we realize a sense of relief that can rise to delight that thank Heaven nobody is reporting in this fashion on us"
"Without stirring abroad, One can know the whole world; Without looking out of the window One can see the way of heaven. The further one goes The less one knows"
"I looked at my hands to see if I was the same person. There was such a glory over everything. The sun came up like gold through the trees, and I felt like I was in heaven"
