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Book Quote by Madeleine L'Engle

“It is all, as usual, paradox. I have to use what intellect I have in order to write books, but I write the kind of books I do in order that I may try to set down glimpses of things that are on the other side of the intellect. We do not go around and discard the intellect, but we must go through…” quote by Madeleine L'Engle
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“It is all, as usual, paradox. I have to use what intellect I have in order to write books, but I write the kind of books I do in order that I may try to set down glimpses of things that are on the other side of the intellect. We do not go around and discard the intellect, but we must go through and beyond it.”

Madeleine L'Engle

About This Quote

Intellect is a tool to glimpse beyond rational thought; one must transcend it to access deeper insights.

In simple terms: Use intellect to go beyond rational limits.

Key Takeaway

Transcend pure intellect.

Themes

philosophy creativity intellect transcendence knowledge

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

philosophical creative

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • art
  • meditation

Key Concepts

cognitive science artistic expression spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance intellect with intuition?
  • What lies beyond rational understanding?
A Different Perspective

Intellect alone may limit imagination.

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