Very deep things in our nature, some dim sense of the…
““Very deep things in our nature, some dim sense of the dependence of great things upon small, some dark suggestion that the things nearest to us stretch far beyond our power, some sacramental feeling of the magic in material substances, and many more emotions past fading out, are in an idea like that of the external soul. The power even in the myths of savages is like the power in the metaphors of poets. The soul of such a metaphor is often very emphatically an external soul.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Great ideas often arise from seeing small things as linked to larger, mysterious forces, suggesting an external soul that connects all.
In simple terms: Small things hint at larger, unseen connections.
Key Takeaway
Notice hidden links between everyday objects and larger concepts.
Themes
mystery
interconnectedness
metaphor
Mood
thoughtful
curious
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- philosophical discussion
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
external soul
symbolic thinking
poetic imagination
Questions to Reflect On
- What everyday objects feel like they hold deeper meaning?
- How can this view change your perception of nature?
A Different Perspective
The concept can be too abstract for practical application.