Memorable Quotes and quotations from Emanuel Swedenborg

Emanuel Swedenborg Swedish mystic & scientist (1688 - 1772)


Emanuel Swedenborg - From the book "Arcana Coelestia" #8455
- Peace has in it trust in the Lord, that He governs all things, provides all things, and leads to a good end.

Emanuel Swedenborg - From the book "Divine Providence" #330
- Heaven is such that all who have lived well, of whatever religion, have a place there.

Emanuel Swedenborg - From the book "Heaven and Hell" #51
- The activity of love and faith is what makes heaven.

Emanuel Swedenborg - From the book "Divine Love and Wisdom" #1
- Love is the life of humanity.

Emanuel Swedenborg - From the book "New Jerusalem and Its Heavenly Doctrine" #155
- Real joy, which comes from loving to do good things without wanting to be repaid, is the reward that lasts forever.

Emanuel Swedenborg - From the book "Arcana Coelestia" #4984
- You are not made happy by the true things you believe from your faith, but by the goodness which comes from your faith.

Emanuel Swedenborg - From the book "Apocalypse Explained" #338
- True wisdom is seeing what is beneficial to your eternal life, and managing your life according to that. You do this when you not only know these things and grasp them with your understanding, but also will and do them.