What is the literal meaning of this phrase? I understand it's from Faust, but contextually what is it's meaning? What is he trying to say? Any help?
"By the power of truth, I while living have conquered the universe"
2006-11-30 21:24:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
He received the spirit of truth and has found the kingdom of God within his heart. Having unity with God in unconditional love,within his heart,he has become the eternal witness,As he looks out at the universe through the eye of love, he directs his universe by the choices he makes,and the power of love's light.
2006-11-30 22:27:55 · answer #1 · answered by Weldon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that the only way to live life as humans with pride and dignity is by actively seeking the truth to the best of our ability.
Goethe was a great believer in the dignity of man. Most religions take man's dignity away by calling him insignificant and a sinner.
Goethe is trying to say that man is great. And with his brain, he can, through knowledge and wisdom conquer this universe.
2006-12-01 05:28:56 · answer #2 · answered by Bhagwad 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Truth is power. Deception is also power. By going the way of truth lies and deception are powerless. Truth opens the eyes of the soul which allows us to communicate with the universe and see from a child's perspective.
2006-12-01 05:29:45 · answer #3 · answered by TROLL BOY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
suggests many things like knowing every thing past present and future ...or your day in the sunshine no matter how fleeting at that moment you where Gods Superior
or it could be a mind over matter issue..
I'm getting a headache now
its all to deep for me
2006-12-01 05:41:08 · answer #4 · answered by murphys_lawyers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought it was He-man who said that?
Oh no that was the power of grey skull. lol
I believe that Faust had delusions of grandure, most people think they're Hitler or Napolean or such like.
2006-12-01 05:28:32 · answer #5 · answered by bearerofknowledge 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
vi veri veniversum vivus vici
xxB
2006-12-01 05:51:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋