Alive Quote by Anonymous
“The businessman who assumes that his life is everything, and the mystic who asserts that it is nothing, fail, on this side and on that, to hit the truth. ‘Yes, I see, dear; it’s about half-way between,’ Aunt Juley had hazarded in earlier years. No; truth, being alive, was not halfway between anything. It was only to be found by continuous excursions into either realm, and though proportion is the final secret, to espouse it at the outset is to ensure sterility.”
About This Quote
The quote contrasts two extreme worldviews—materialism and mysticism—suggesting that truth lies beyond both and is discovered through ongoing exploration rather than fixed proportions.
In simple terms: Truth isn’t in extremes; it’s found by continual searching.
Key Takeaway
Seek truth through ongoing exploration, not fixed extremes.
Themes
philosophy
spirituality
materialism
truth
exploration
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
thoughtful
Type
aphilosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
- academic study
- creative work
- life decisions
Key Concepts
dualism
continuous inquiry
proportion
sterility
extremes
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance material goals with spiritual inquiry?
- What habits help you stay open to new perspectives?
A Different Perspective
Fixed ideas can limit insight; true understanding requires openness to change.
