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Single Idea 152

[catalogued under 28. God / A. Divine Nature / 3. Divine Perfections]

Full Idea

The mind of a god, sustained by pure intelligence and knowledge, is satisfied with the vision of reality, and nourished and made happy by the vision of truth.

Gist of Idea

The mind of God is fully satisfied and happy with a vision of reality and truth

Source

Plato (Phaedrus [c.366 BCE], 247d)

Book Reference

Plato: 'Phaedrus and Letters VII and VIII', ed/tr. Hamilton,Walter [Penguin 1973], p.52