Hugh of Saint Victor Quotes on Knowledge
Hugh of Saint Victor was a German-born theologian and philosopher who taught at the abbey of Saint Victor in Paris and shaped the intellectual and contemplative life of the Victorine school. This page collects quotes attributed to Hugh of Saint Victor on the topic of knowledge, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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Attributed to Hugh of Saint Victor:
“Learn everything; later you will see that nothing is superfluous.”
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Attributed to Hugh of Saint Victor:
“Love is the eye, and to love is to see.”
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Attributed to Hugh of Saint Victor:
“He who travels much may sometimes find himself a stranger to his own land; but he who travels in study finds at last that everywhere is home.”
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Attributed to Hugh of Saint Victor:
“Begin with the things that surround you, see them; then ascend to the things you cannot see.”