Affinity Quote by Jorge Luis Borges
“People think that I've committed myself to idealism, to solipsism, or to doctrines of the cabala, because I've used them in my tales. But really I was only trying to see what could be done with them. On the other hand, it might be argued that if I use them it's because I was feeling an affinity to them. Of course, that's true.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Philosophy of the Cabala”, 1965
Borges uses philosophical doctrines as narrative tools, exploring their possibilities while acknowledging personal affinity for them.
In simple terms: He experiments with ideas, not endorses them.
Key Takeaway
Explore concepts without dogma.
Themes
philosophy
exploration
creative experimentation
Mood
curious
thoughtful
Type
literary
introspective
When to use this quote
- fiction writing
- academic study
- personal belief
Key Concepts
cabala
ideological tools
Questions to Reflect On
- What ideas intrigue you creatively?
- How do you separate use from belief?
A Different Perspective
Risk of misinterpretation of doctrines.
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