Correspondence Quote by Roger Cardinal
““There is no single thing... that is so cut and dried that one cannot attend to its secret whisper which says 'I am more than just my appearance'. If each object quivers with readiness to imply something other than itself, if each perception is a word in a poem dense with connotations, then the poet's selection of any given subject of speculation will become... a means of attuning himself to the rhythms and harmonies of reality at large. ... The notion of a network of correspondence is not an outmoded Romantic illusion: it represents a crucial intuition...””
About This Quote
The quote argues that hidden meanings and connections reveal deeper reality beyond appearances.
In simple terms: Hidden meanings reveal deeper reality.
Seek deeper connections.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- literary analysis
- creative writing
- scientific research
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden layers do you notice?
- How do connections shape understanding?
May be overly abstract.