Another world Quote by Michel Ajvaz
““Like everyone, I had,on many previous occasions, ignored a half-open door leading elsewhere - in the chilly passages of strange houses, in backyards, on the outskirts of towns. The frontier of our world is not far away; it doesn't run along the horizon or in the depths. It glimmers faintly close by, in the twilight of our nearest surroundings; out of the corner of our eye we can always glimpse another world, without realizing it. We are walking all the time along a shore and along the edge of a virgin forest. Our gestures would seem to rise out of an entity that also encompasses these concealed spaces, and in an odd way they reveal their shadowy existence, although we are unaware of the roar of waves and shrieks of animals - the disquieting accompaniment to our words (and possibly their secret birthplace); we are unaware of the glittering jewels in the unknown world of nooks and crannies; usually we don't stray off the path even once in our lifetime.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Book of the Unknown by Michel Ajvaz, 2015
We often overlook hidden possibilities in everyday surroundings, missing chances for discovery and growth.
In simple terms: We miss hidden chances around us.
Pay attention to subtle cues and explore unknown paths.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- urban wandering
- creative brainstorming
- travel
- mindfulness
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What unnoticed opportunities could you pursue?
- How can you train yourself to notice subtle hints?
Overlooking the unknown can lead to stagnation and regret.