Meantime do you see me as still working on the book, still…
““Meantime do you see me as still working on the book, still trying to answer such questions as: Is there any ultimate reality, external, conscious and ever-present etc. etc. that can be realised by any such means that may be acceptable to all creeds and religions and suitable to all climes and countries? Or do you find me between Mercy and Understanding, between Chesed and Binah (but still at Chesed)—my equilibrium, and equilibrium is all, precarious—balancing, teetering over the awful unbridgeable void, the all-but unretraceable path of God’s lightning back to God?...Though it is perhaps a good idea under the circumstances to pretend at least to be proceeding with one's great work on "Secret Knowledge," then one can always say when it never comes out that the title explains this deficiency.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The author reflects on the endless quest for universal truth, balancing between mercy and understanding, while acknowledging the precariousness of such pursuits.
In simple terms: Seeking ultimate reality is a fragile, balancing act.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty and keep questioning.
Themes
philosophy
spirituality
existential
search for meaning
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic research
- personal meditation
- interfaith dialogue
- creative writing
Key Concepts
metaphysics
theology
balance
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “equilibrium” mean to you?
- Can true understanding be universal?
A Different Perspective
The pursuit may be endless and never fully satisfy.