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.
—Emanuel Swedenborg
Topics: Charity
In the spiritual world no one is permitted to think and will in one way and speak and act in another.
—Emanuel Swedenborg
Topics: Heaven
It is no proof of a man’s understanding to be able to confirm whatever he pleases; but to be able to discern that what is true is true, and that what is false is false; this is the mark and character of intelligence.
—Emanuel Swedenborg
Topics: Intelligence
What is true is true, and what is false is false…
—Emanuel Swedenborg
Topics: Truth
Two consorts in heaven are not two, but one angel.
—Emanuel Swedenborg
Topics: Marriage
Kindness is an inner desire that makes us want to do good things even if we do not get anything in return. It is the joy of our life to do them. When we do good things from this inner desire, there is kindness in everything we think, say, want and do.
—Emanuel Swedenborg
Topics: Kindness
He who is in evil, is also in the punishment of evil.
—Emanuel Swedenborg
Topics: Evils
Love in its essence is spiritual fire.
—Emanuel Swedenborg
Topics: Love
Charity is to will and do what is just and right in every transaction.
—Emanuel Swedenborg
Topics: Charity
To will and not to do when there is opportunity, is in reality not to will; and to love what is good and not to do it, when it is possible, is in reality not to love it.
—Emanuel Swedenborg
Topics: Action
True charity is the desire to be useful to others without thought of recompense
—Emanuel Swedenborg
Topics: Helpfulness, Charity
Conscience is God’s presence in Man.
—Emanuel Swedenborg
Topics: Conscience
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