Blindness Quote by Robert E. Howard
“Time and times are but cogwheels, unmatched, grinding on oblivious to one another. Occasionally - oh, very rarely! - the cogs fit; the pieces of the plot snap together momentarily and give men faint glimpses beyond the veil of this everyday blindness we call reality.”
About This Quote
Source Short story: The Shadow Kingdom, Robert E. Howard, 1929
Life's events are like gears that rarely align, but occasional synchronicities reveal deeper truths.
In simple terms: Rare moments reveal hidden connections.
Key Takeaway
Notice and reflect on coincidences.
Themes
philosophy
reality
coincidence
perception
Mood
mysterious
contemplative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- scientific research
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
metaphysics
chaos theory
pattern recognition
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden patterns have you noticed?
- How do rare alignments affect your worldview?
A Different Perspective
Such moments are rare and may be over‑interpreted.
