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The acknowledged legislators of the world take the world…

“The acknowledged legislators of the world take the world as given. They dislike mysteries, for mysteries cannot be coded, or legislated, and wonder cannot be made into law. And so these legislators police the accepted frontiers of things.” quote by Ben Okri
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“The acknowledged legislators of the world take the world as given. They dislike mysteries, for mysteries cannot be coded, or legislated, and wonder cannot be made into law. And so these legislators police the accepted frontiers of things.”

Ben Okri

About This Quote

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

Legislators prefer certainty and avoid mysteries because they resist codification, limiting exploration of the unknown.

In simple terms: Law favors the known, shunning the unknowable.

Key Takeaway

Embrace uncertainty and question rigid boundaries.

Themes

law certainty creativity authority

Mood

critical inquisitive

Type

philosophical political

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • academic debate
  • artistic expression
  • innovation workshops

Key Concepts

philosophy political theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • What mysteries could benefit from open inquiry?
  • How can institutions balance order and mystery?
A Different Perspective

Rigid rules can stifle progress and adaptability.

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