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“Alice's eyes fell to the bundle she carried. But she only said, 'People from the other side of the mirror want to know who and where and why and what is the name. They have to know everything. They are always gnawing at things and at one another.' 'It's good to want to know things,' Jack said…” quote by Isobelle Carmody
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““Alice's eyes fell to the bundle she carried. But she only said, 'People from the other side of the mirror want to know who and where and why and what is the name. They have to know everything. They are always gnawing at things and at one another.' 'It's good to want to know things,' Jack said defensively. 'It is? What happens when there is no answer?' she sneered. 'Wanting-to-know is always biting at you. Biting and itching. You want to much. Go back to your own world. You don't belong here””

Isobelle Carmody

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 absolute knowledge can become an obsessive burden, isolating the seeker from reality.

In simple terms: Too much curiosity can trap you.

Key Takeaway

Balance curiosity with acceptance.

Themes

knowledge obsession isolation

Mood

introspective cautious

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • academic research
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

epistemology psychology boundaries

Questions to Reflect On

  • What questions are you chasing that may be unanswerable?
  • How can you find peace without knowing everything?
A Different Perspective

Seeking answers without limits can cause distress and alienation.

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