Cease Quote by Charles Sanders Peirce
“I think of consciousness as a bottomless lake, whose waters seem transparent, yet into which we can clearly see but a little way.But in this water there are countless objects at different depths; and certain influences will give certain kinds of those objects an upward influence which may be intense enough and continue long enough to bring them into the upper visible layer. After the impulse ceases they commence to sink downwards.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Essays on Pragmatism, 1905
Consciousness is likened to a deep lake where only shallow objects are visible, while deeper ideas surface temporarily under influence before sinking again.
In simple terms: Ideas surface then sink in the mind.
Key Takeaway
Recognize fleeting insights and act before they fade.
Themes
philosophy
mind
perception
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- research breakthroughs
- creative brainstorming
- problem solving
- strategic planning
Key Concepts
pragmatism
epistemology
depth perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you capture fleeting ideas?
- What influences bring deep thoughts to the surface?
A Different Perspective
Insights may be transient and require timely attention.
