It was out of this river that the assassin's bullet came…
““It was out of this river that the assassin's bullet came, regardless of who pulled the trigger or why. We accept, with the authorities, the guilt of the lonely psychopath because it tells a truth if not a fact. It dramatizes the refusal of Unreason to be silenced any longer by man's, Europe's,idea that he, Reason, rules the world. Humanism, however pretty, isn't for us because nature isn't human, and man willy nilly is of nature. Nature is unreason and God. It is the madness that runs through our lives and connects us to the stars in a way no rocket ship can ever duplicate. It connects us to all living things and to ourselves. To name this madness Holy doesn't promise peace or prosperity; it promises only a reason for being, a reinvestment of life into the dead matter of which the universe is now composed.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A dense philosophical passage linking an assassin’s bullet to deeper truths about unreason, nature, and humanity’s connection to madness and the cosmos, suggesting that embracing unreason offers a purpose beyond rationalism.
In simple terms: Embracing unreason connects us to life and the cosmos.
Key Takeaway
Consider the role of irrationality in meaning.
Themes
philosophy
humanism
nature
unreason
existentialism
cosmos
Mood
introspective
enigmatic
Type
Humanism:0
Living things:0
Nature:0
Unreason:1
World Humanism:0
Unreason Silenced:0
Unreason God:0
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- theoretical discourse
Key Concepts
madness
meaning
spirituality
human condition
nature’s power
Questions to Reflect On
- How does unreason shape human purpose?
- Can embracing irrationality improve well‑being?
A Different Perspective
Complex and abstract; may be inaccessible.