We believed in another world, but we admitted the…
““We believed in another world, but we admitted the feebleness of our senses. Then came 'enlightenment,' and made everything so very clear and enlightened, that we can see nothing for excess of light, and go banging our noses against the first tree we come to in the wood. We insist, now-a-days, on grasping the other world with stretched-out arms of flesh and bone.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The quest for a perfect, enlightened reality blinds us, causing us to stumble over simple truths.
In simple terms: Seeking absolute clarity can make us miss what is obvious.
Key Takeaway
Beware of over‑intellectualizing; stay grounded.
Themes
philosophy
perception
human nature
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Every decision
- spiritual practice
- creative work
- education
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Epistemology
illusion
mundanity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your pursuit of clarity affect everyday life?
- What simple truths are you overlooking?
A Different Perspective
Excessive abstraction can detach us from practical reality.