Assistance Quote by David James Duncan
“Wonder is like grace, in that it's not a condition we grasp; it grasps us. Wonder is not an obligatory element in the search for truth. We can seek truth without wonder's assistance. But seek is all we'll do; there will be no finding. Unless wonder descends, unlocks us ... truth is unable to enter. Wonder may be the aura of truth, the halo of it. Or something even closer. Wonder may be the caress of truth, touching our very skin.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The River Why by David James Duncan, 1983
Wonder is an elusive, involuntary feeling that opens us to truth; without it, truth remains inaccessible.
In simple terms: Wonder lets truth in.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate openness to wonder.
Themes
wonder
truth
perception
creativity
Mood
curious
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- creative work
- scientific research
- personal reflection
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
philosophy
epistemology
aesthetics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you invite wonder into daily life?
- What does wonder reveal about your assumptions?
A Different Perspective
Wonder may be fleeting and hard to summon deliberately.
