Elixir Quote by Hilda Doolittle
“The elixir of life, the philosopher's stone is yours if you surrender sterile logic, trivial reason.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Elixir of Life” by H.D., 1915
Surrendering rigid logic opens the path to transformative insight.
In simple terms: Let go of strict reason for deeper truth.
Key Takeaway
Embrace intuitive thinking.
Themes
creativity
logic
spirituality
transformation
Mood
mystical
thoughtful
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- artistic creation
- scientific discovery
- personal growth
Key Concepts
alchemy
intuition
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- When should logic dominate over intuition?
- What practices help balance reason and imagination?
A Different Perspective
Too much intuition can lead to irrationality.
![“I agree. To me, it [galloping on horseback] is the essence of freedom—the power of the beast beneath you, the wind in your face, the thundering of the hooves. It is a great elixir for the soul.” “And does your soul need healing, Benjamin?” she asked quietly, gently running her fingertips across…” quote by Suzannah Daniels](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b15/suzannah-daniels-57894_benjamin_i-agree-to-me-it-galloping-on-horseback_290616.jpg)