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“I had come to the conclusion a long time ago that there was no escape from the labyrinth of contradictions in which we live except by an entirely new road, unlike anything hitherto known or used by us. But where this new or forgotten road began I was unable to say. I already knew then as an…” quote by P.D. Ouspensky
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“I had come to the conclusion a long time ago that there was no escape from the labyrinth of contradictions in which we live except by an entirely new road, unlike anything hitherto known or used by us. But where this new or forgotten road began I was unable to say. I already knew then as an undoubted fact that beyond the thin film of false reality there existed another reality from which, for some reason, something separated us. The 'miraculous' was a penetration into this unknown reality.”

P.D. Ouspensky

About This Quote

The author argues that escaping the paradoxical nature of our reality requires a novel, unknown path that penetrates a deeper, hidden layer of existence beyond ordinary perception.

In simple terms: A new path reveals a deeper reality.

Key Takeaway

Transformation needs an unprecedented route.

Themes

mysticism reality knowledge paradox

Mood

enigmatic inquisitive

Type

metaphysical speculative

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • creative breakthrough
  • scientific paradigm shift

Key Concepts

ontological layers spiritual awakening

Practical Applications

  • explore alternative worldviews
  • encourage radical thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence could validate a hidden reality?
  • Is novelty always necessary for progress?
A Different Perspective

The claim of an unknown reality lacks empirical support and may be dismissed as speculative.

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