Georg Hermes
Georg Hermes
Georg Hermeswas a German Roman Catholic theologian. Born at Dreierwalde, in Westphalia, Hermes was educated at the gymnasium and University of Münster. He later taught at both of these institutions...
NationalityGerman
ProfessionTheologian
Date of Birth22 April 1775
CountryGermany
believe doubt principles
The starting-point and chief principle of every science, and hence of theology also, is not only methodical doubt, but positive doubt. One can believe only what one has perceived to be true from reasonable grounds, and consequently one must have the courage to continue doubting until one has found reliable grounds to satisfy the reason.
art men animal
The impious soul, however, punishes itself by seeking a human body to enter into, for no other body can receive a human soul; it cannot enter the body of an animal devoid of reason. Divine law preserves the human soul from such infamy... The soul passeth from form to form; and the mansions of her pilgrimage are manifold. Thou puttest off thy bodies as raiment; and as vesture dost thou fold them up. Thou art from old, O Soul of Man; yea, thou art from everlasting.
prayer men may
Prayer is the chief thing that man may present unto God.
beautiful angel perfect
A beautiful and chaste woman is the perfect workmanship of God, and the true glory of angels, the rare miracle of earth, and the sole wonder of the world.
soul divine humans
Not all human souls but only the pious ones are divine.
soul universe
From one Soul of the Universe are all Souls derived.
death arrows dying
Death is like an arrow that is already in flight, and your life lasts only until it reaches you.
soul form pilgrimage
The soul passeth from form to form; and the mansions of her pilgrimage are manifold.