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Incomprehensible Quote by Carol Emshwiller

“It is important and salutary to speak of incomprehensible things,' they said, and so we did till dawn.” quote by Carol Emshwiller
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““It is important and salutary to speak of incomprehensible things,' they said, and so we did till dawn.””

Carol Emshwiller

About This Quote

Source Short Story: “The Incomprehensible,” 1975

The narrative stresses the necessity of discussing the unknowable, persisting in dialogue until sunrise.

In simple terms: Talk about the unknown despite difficulty.

Key Takeaway

Engage with challenging topics.

Themes

communication exploration intellectual curiosity nighttime dialogue

Mood

curious introspective

Type

literary reflective

When to use this quote

  • academic seminars
  • creative writing
  • late‑night discussions
  • philosophical debates

Key Concepts

philosophical inquiry literary technique

Questions to Reflect On

  • What value lies in confronting the unknowable?
  • How can such discussions be made accessible?
A Different Perspective

Focusing on incomprehensible may alienate audiences seeking clarity.

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