“An external thing that is knowable [is knowable] by means of something internal that is consubstantial [with the rational soul].” MeanSoulRationalInternals Author:Nicholas of Cusa
“A line partakes of the simplicity of a point more than does a surface; and a surface [partakes thereof more] than does a material object-as was evident. From this consideration of a point and a material object elevate yourself unto a likeness of True Being and of the universe; and by means of [this] quite clear symbolism [of a point] make a conjecture about what has been said.” MeanDoeHas BeensSaidUniverseLinesClearObjectsMaterialsSimplicitySurfaceConsiderationEvidentSymbolismConjecture Author:Nicholas of Cusa
“We see that God has implanted in all things a natural desire to exist with the fullest measure of existence that is compatible with their particular nature. To this end they are endowed with suitable faculties and activities; and by means of these there is in them a discernment that is natural and in keeping with the purpose of their knowledge, which ensures their natural inclination serving its purpose and being able to reach its fulfilment in that object towards which it is attracted by the weight of its own nature.” MeanEndsAbleDesirePurposeNaturalExistenceObjectsParticularActivityAll ThingsWeightServingFacultyInclinationDiscernmentSuitableCompatibleFulfilment Author:Nicholas of Cusa
“The world has no circumference. It would certainly have a circumference if it had a centre, in which case it would contain within itself its own beginning and end; and that would mean that there was some other thing which imposed a limit to the world - another being existing in space outside the world. All of these conclusions are false. Since, then, the world cannot be enclosed within a material circumference and centre, it is unintelligible without God as its centre and circumference.” IfsWorldMeanEndsSpaceCasesMaterialsLimitsConclusionCentreWithout GodBeginnings And Ends Author:Nicholas of Cusa
