Awe Quote by Eric Weiner
“A mystery is not a puzzle waiting to be solved, but rather something for which there is no human solution. Mystery's offspring is not frustration but awe, and that sense of awe grows in tandem with knowledge.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Geography of Bliss, Eric Weiner, 2008
Mysteries defy simple solutions, inspiring awe rather than frustration, and this awe expands as knowledge grows.
In simple terms: Mysteries inspire awe, not frustration.
Seek wonder in the unknown.
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When to use this quote
- education
- creative writing
- scientific research
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does awe influence your learning?
- When does frustration become productive?
It may downplay the value of problem‑solving.