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“Is there anything on earth which would have meaning and would even change the course of events not only on earth, but in other worlds?” I asked my teacher. “There is,” my teacher answered me. “Well, what is it?” I asked. “It’s...” began my teacher and suddenly fell silent. I stood and waited…” quote by Anonymous
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“Is there anything on earth which would have meaning and would even change the course of events not only on earth, but in other worlds?” I asked my teacher. “There is,” my teacher answered me. “Well, what is it?” I asked. “It’s...” began my teacher and suddenly fell silent. I stood and waited intently for his answer. But he was silent. And I stood and was silent. And he was silent. And I stood, silent. And he was silent. We’re both standing and silent. Ho-la-la! We’re both standing and silent. Ho-le-le! Yes, yes, we’re both standing and silent! 16-17 July 1937”

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Source Novel: Unknown, 1937

A dialogue explores the search for profound meaning that could affect multiple worlds, highlighting silence as a shared contemplative space.

In simple terms: Seeking deep meaning that transcends Earth, with silence shared between teacher and student.

Key Takeaway

Embrace quiet contemplation to explore profound questions.

Themes

philosophy existentialism communication

Mood

thoughtful curious

Type

dialogue philosophical

When to use this quote

  • education
  • spiritual inquiry
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

meaning transcendence silence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does silence reveal about our search for meaning?
  • How can we express ideas beyond words?
A Different Perspective

The silence may indicate limits of language to capture such meaning.

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