One often hears of a horse that shivers with terror, or of…
“One often hears of a horse that shivers with terror, or of a dog that howls at something a mans eyes cannot see, and men who live primitive lives where instinct does the work of reason are fully conscious,of many things we cannot perceive at all. As life becomes more orderly, more deliberate, the supernatural world sinks farther away.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
As societies become more orderly, belief in the supernatural fades, leaving many unseen forces unnoticed.
In simple terms: Order reduces belief in unseen forces.
Stay open to unseen influences.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- urban life
- scientific work
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What unseen forces shape your life?
- How does modern order affect your intuition?
May romanticize superstition over rational explanation.