Divers of Hermetic Books have such involv'd Obscuritys…
“Divers of Hermetic Books have such involv'd Obscuritys that they may justly be compar'd to Riddles written in Cyphers. For after a Man has surmounted the difficulty of decyphering the Words & Terms, he finds a new & greater difficulty to discover ye meaning of the seemingly plain Expression.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Decoding complex texts reveals deeper, hidden meanings.
In simple terms: Understanding leads to more layers.
Seek deeper meaning beyond surface.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- academic research
- ancient manuscripts
- codebreaking
- philosophical inquiry
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it enough to stop searching?
- How do you balance depth with practicality?
Complexity can become endless, leading to analysis paralysis.