lessed is the man whom truth  by  itself does teach”,† not by figures and words that pass away, but as it is in itself. Our own opinion and our own sense often deceive us, and they discern but little.
What is the value of a great dispute about dark and hidden things, concerning which we will not be reproved in the Judgment because we knew them not? It is great folly to neglect the things that are profitable and necessary, and to give our minds to things curious and hurtful:
“They have eyes, but cannot see”.† And what have we to do with all this classification of creatures into genera and species? Truly nothing, he to whom the eternal Word speaks is set free from many opinions.   From that one Word are all things and all things speak that Word.  No man without that Word understands or judges rightly.  He to whom all things are one, and who draws all things to one, and sees all things in one, can be steadfast in heart, and peaceably repose in God.
O God, who is the truth, make me one with You in continual love! I am often weary to read and hear many things. In You is all that I desire and long for. Let all teachers hold their peace; let all creatures be silent in Your sight; speak to me alone.
