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“A noble quest, Kirsch thought, despite seeing it as an empty exercise—a meaningless search for random points of correspondence among a hodgepodge of ancient fictions, fables, and myths.” quote by Dan Brown
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““A noble quest, Kirsch thought, despite seeing it as an empty exercise—a meaningless search for random points of correspondence among a hodgepodge of ancient fictions, fables, and myths.””

Dan Brown

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown, 2009

The passage reflects a character’s view that searching for hidden connections in disparate myths feels futile and arbitrary.

In simple terms: Finding patterns in myths seems pointless.

Key Takeaway

Question the value of forced connections.

Themes

meaninglessness search mythology

Mood

contemplative skeptical

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • academic research
  • creative writing
  • personal reflection
  • story analysis

Key Concepts

postmodernism interpretation randomness

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is every search inherently meaningless?
  • What value can arise from random connections?
A Different Perspective

Such quests can still yield unexpected insights despite seeming empty.

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