Hallowed Quote by Aldous Huxley
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““[F]amiliarity with traditionally hallowed writings tends to breed, not indeed contempt, but something which, for practical purposes, is almost as bad - namely a kind of reverential insensibility, a stupor of the spirit, an inward deafness to the meaning of the sacred words.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Doors of Perception, 1954
Familiarity with sacred texts can cause a dull, reverential insensitivity, muting spiritual insight.
In simple terms: Over‑familiarity leads to spiritual numbness.
Key Takeaway
Refresh engagement with sacred texts.
Themes
spirituality
literature
insensitivity
Mood
contemplative
critical
Type
essay
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious study
- personal meditation
- education curricula
Key Concepts
theology
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you keep sacred texts alive?
- What practices revive spiritual awareness?
A Different Perspective
Repetition can desensitize meaning.
