--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: There can be no question of selecting in…" description: "\"There can be no question of selecting in any direction, but of penetrating the whole cosmic law of rhythms, forces and material that are the real world..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/973/asger-jorn-16504_beautiful_there-can-be-no-question-of-selecting-in_1305335.png" --- # There can be no question of selecting in any direction… ![“There can be no question of selecting in any direction, but of penetrating the whole cosmic law of rhythms, forces and material that are the real world, from the ugliest to the most beautiful, everything that has character and expression, from the crudest and most brutal to the gentlest and most…” quote by Asger Jorn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/973/asger-jorn-16504_beautiful_there-can-be-no-question-of-selecting-in_1305335.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/973/asger-jorn-16504_beautiful_there-can-be-no-question-of-selecting-in_1305335.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/973/asger-jorn-16504_beautiful_there-can-be-no-question-of-selecting-in_1305335.png) > “There can be no question of selecting in any direction, but of penetrating the whole cosmic law of rhythms, forces and material that are the real world, from the ugliest to the most beautiful, everything that has character and expression, from the crudest and most brutal to the gentlest and most delicate; everything that speaks to us in its capacity as life.” [Asger Jorn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/asger-jorn/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Understanding reality requires seeing all aspects of nature, from harsh to delicate, as expressions of life’s rhythm. **In simple terms:** See all parts of nature as life’s rhythm. Key Takeaway Observe and respect every form of life. Themes nature rhythm holism beauty violence Mood reflective thoughtful inquisitive Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - environmental study - artistic inspiration - personal reflection - education - conservation Key Concepts philosophy ecology aesthetics Questions to Reflect On - How do you balance appreciation of beauty with acceptance of brutality? - What rhythms do you notice in daily life? 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