Divine greatness diminishes worldly perceptions

Nahj al-Balāgha|Volume 1|Book 3|Chapter 129

Nahj al-Balāgha

Book 3, Chapter 129

Divine greatness diminishes worldly perceptions
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١٢٩. وَقَالَ (عليه ‏السلام): عِظَمُ الْخَالِقِ عِنْدَكَ يُصَغِّرُ الْمَخْلُوقَ فِى عَيْنِكَ.

129. Amīr al-mu’minīn, peace be upon him, said: Greatness of the Creator appreciated by you would belittle the creatures in your view.