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Emanuel Swedenborg was a Swedish scientist, philosopher, and theologian. Born on January 29, 1688, and died on March 29, 1772. The surname 'Swedenborg' is derived from the Swedish word 'borg', meaning 'castle', hence his name can be translated as 'Manuel of the Castle'. Swedenborg made significant contributions to science, particularly in the fields of chemistry, mineralogy, and electricity. His ideas had a profound impact on later science and philosophy.

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Famous Emanuel Swedenborg Quotes

“Charity itself consists in acting justly and faithfully in whatever office, business and employment a person is engaged in.”

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Book:The True Christian Religion: Containing the Universal Theology of the New Church, Foretold by the Lord in Daniel, VII, 13, 14, and in the Apocalypse, XXI. 1,2. Translated from the Latin

Source: The True Christian Religion: Containing the Universal Theology of the New Church, Foretold by the Lord in Daniel, VII, 13, 14, and in the Apocalypse, XXI. 1,2. Translated from the Latin

“Charity is to will and do what is just and right in every transaction.”

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Book:Heaven and Its Wonders and Hell: From Things Heard and Seen

Source: Heaven and Its Wonders and Hell: From Things Heard and Seen

“True charity is the desire to be useful to others with no thought of recompense.”

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“Charity means love towards the neighbor and compassion, for anyone who loves his neighbor as himself also has as much compassion for him in his suffering as he does for himself in his own.”

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“The church of the Lord is spread over all the globe, and is thus universal; and all those are in it who have lived in the good of charity in accordance with their religion.”

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