Awe Quote by Oliver Sacks
“We have five senses in which we glory and which we recognize and celebrate, senses that constitute the sensible world for us. But there are other senses - secret senses, sixth senses, if you will - equally vital, but unrecognized, and unlauded ... unconscious, automatic.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, Oliver Sacks, 1985
We possess both ordinary senses that shape our conscious experience and hidden, automatic senses that guide us unconsciously.
In simple terms: Both known and hidden senses shape perception.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and trust intuitive insights.
Themes
perception
intuition
consciousness
psychology
Mood
curious
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- creative problem solving
- personal growth
- mindfulness practice
- decision making
Key Concepts
Neuroscience
embodied cognition
implicit learning
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate intuition from bias?
- When have hidden senses guided you?
A Different Perspective
Hidden senses can be misleading without reflection.
