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“In the deeps are the violence and terror of which psychology has warned us. But if you ride these monsters deeper down, if you drop with them farther over the world's rim, you find what our sciences cannot locate or name, the substrate, the ocean or matrix or ether which buoys the rest, which…” quote by Annie Dillard
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““In the deeps are the violence and terror of which psychology has warned us. But if you ride these monsters deeper down, if you drop with them farther over the world's rim, you find what our sciences cannot locate or name, the substrate, the ocean or matrix or ether which buoys the rest, which gives goodness its power for good, and evil its power for evil, the unified field: our complex and inexplicable caring for each other, and for our life together here. This is given. It is not learned.””

Annie Dillard

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Deep, unseen forces bind good and evil, creating a unified field of caring that is innate, not taught.

In simple terms: Hidden forces shape morality and connection.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the innate caring that links us all.

Themes

spirituality ethics interconnectedness human nature

Mood

contemplative reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • meditation
  • community building

Key Concepts

metaphysics psychology philosophy of mind

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you experience this hidden caring?
  • Can recognizing it change your actions?
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