Capacity Quote by Rajneesh
“The modern mind has lost all capacity to wonder. It has lost all capacity to look into the mysterious, into the miraculous - because of knowledge, because it thinks it knows.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public lecture on spirituality, 1995
Knowledge can limit wonder, causing loss of mystery and awe
In simple terms: Knowledge may stifle wonder
Key Takeaway
Embrace curiosity beyond facts
Themes
wonder
mystery
knowledge
Mood
contemplative
inspired
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- reading philosophy
- meditation
- exploring nature
Key Concepts
epistemology
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How to keep wonder alive in a knowledge‑rich world?
- What practices restore awe?
A Different Perspective
Knowledge also enables deeper understanding
