--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: the fact that there was this capacity…" description: "\"“the fact that there was this capacity even in a paranoiac for intelligence, even in a devil worshipper for love; the fact that the ground of all being..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/533/aldous-huxley-97_devil-worship_the-fact-that-there-was-this-capacity-ev_693263.jpg" --- # the fact that there was this capacity even in a paranoiac… ![“the fact that there was this capacity even in a paranoiac for intelligence, even in a devil worshipper for love; the fact that the ground of all being could be totally manifest in a flowering shrub, a human face; the fact that there was a light and that this light was also compassion.” quote by Aldous Huxley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/533/aldous-huxley-97_devil-worship_the-fact-that-there-was-this-capacity-ev_693263.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/533/aldous-huxley-97_devil-worship_the-fact-that-there-was-this-capacity-ev_693263.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/533/aldous-huxley-97_devil-worship_the-fact-that-there-was-this-capacity-ev_693263.jpg) > ““the fact that there was this capacity even in a paranoiac for intelligence, even in a devil worshipper for love; the fact that the ground of all being could be totally manifest in a flowering shrub, a human face; the fact that there was a light and that this light was also compassion.”” [Aldous Huxley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aldous-huxley/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Even the most twisted minds can hold intelligence, love, and compassion, showing that the divine light of being can manifest in any form. **In simple terms:** Even flawed beings can embody love, intelligence, and compassion. Key Takeaway Recognize the divine light in all beings. Themes humanity compassion dual nature Mood hopeful reflective Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - counseling - conflict resolution - artistic creation - spiritual practice Key Concepts intelligence love light manifestation Questions to Reflect On - How can we nurture compassion in those who seem hostile? - What practices reveal the divine light in everyday life? 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