Hallucinogens Quote by Aldous Huxley
““To be shaken out of the ruts of ordinary perception, to be shown for a few timeless hours the outer and inner world, not as they appear to an animal obsessed with survival or to a human being obsessed with words and notions, but as they are apprehended directly and unconditionally by Mind at Large-- this is an experience of inestimable value to everyone and especially to the intellectual.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Perennial Philosophy, Aldous Huxley, 1945
The passage urges breaking free from ordinary, survival‑driven perception to experience reality directly through a vast, unconditioned mind, offering profound intellectual value.
In simple terms: Seeing beyond ordinary thoughts reveals deeper truth.
Key Takeaway
Seek experiences that expand perception.
Themes
perception
mind
philosophy
intellectual growth
transcendence
Mood
curious
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- philosophical study
- artistic creation
- scientific inquiry
Key Concepts
mind at large
direct apprehension
unconditional awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- What habits can expand your perception?
- How does “mind at large” differ from ordinary thinking?
A Different Perspective
Such experiences may be rare or difficult to access without dedicated practice.
