--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It never failed to astonish him, then or…" description: "\"“It never failed to astonish him, then or ever, how much of the world around him was mysterious and hidden from view.”\" — Lev Grossman" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e2f/lev-grossman-747_hidden_it-never-failed-to-astonish-him-then-or_884910.png" --- # It never failed to astonish him, then or ever, how much of… ![“It never failed to astonish him, then or ever, how much of the world around him was mysterious and hidden from view.” quote by Lev Grossman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e2f/lev-grossman-747_hidden_it-never-failed-to-astonish-him-then-or_884910.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e2f/lev-grossman-747_hidden_it-never-failed-to-astonish-him-then-or_884910.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e2f/lev-grossman-747_hidden_it-never-failed-to-astonish-him-then-or_884910.png) > ““It never failed to astonish him, then or ever, how much of the world around him was mysterious and hidden from view.”” [Lev Grossman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/lev-grossman/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He is constantly amazed by the hidden mysteries of the world, highlighting human curiosity and the unknown. **In simple terms:** The world is full of unseen mysteries. Key Takeaway Stay curious and explore the unknown. Themes curiosity wonder unknown exploration Mood inquisitive thoughtful Type literary philosophical When to use this quote - travel - learning - scientific research - spiritual practice Key Concepts philosophy epistemology mystery Questions to Reflect On - What mysteries captivate you? - How do you handle uncertainty? 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