And if I may pursue this subject farther I would suggest…
““And if I may pursue this subject farther I would suggest that the whole matter of imaginative literature depends upon this faculty of seeing the universe, from the aeonian pebble of the wayside to the raw suburban street as something new, unheard of, marvellous, finally, miraculous. The good people--amongst whom I naturally class myself--feel that everything is miraculous; they are continually amazed at the strangeness of the proportion of all things. The bad people, or scientists as they are sometimes called, maintain that nothing is properly an object of awe or wonder since everything can be explained. They are duly punished.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The quote contrasts wonder‑filled perception of the world with a purely analytical view, suggesting that awe is essential to imagination.
In simple terms: Seeing the world as miraculous fuels imagination; a purely analytical view stifles it.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate wonder to enhance creativity.
Themes
imagination
wonder
science vs art
Mood
inspired
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing
- education
- artistic practice
- scientific inquiry
Key Concepts
philosophy
creativity
perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What daily practices help me see the ordinary as extraordinary?
- How can I balance analysis with wonder?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on analysis can diminish emotional engagement.