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“There is something truer and more real, than what we can see with the eyes, and touch with the finger.” quote by Nathaniel Hawthorne
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“There is something truer and more real, than what we can see with the eyes, and touch with the finger.”

Nathaniel Hawthorne

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Nature of Perception, 1843

There exists a deeper truth beyond sensory experience, suggesting intuition or spiritual insight.

In simple terms: Truth lies beyond what we see and touch.

Key Takeaway

Trust inner perception.

Themes

spirituality intuition truth

Mood

contemplative mysterious

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • creative inspiration
  • ethical decisions

Key Concepts

philosophy of mind metaphysics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance intuition with evidence?
  • What practices deepen non‑sensory awareness?
A Different Perspective

Sensory evidence remains vital.

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