Ideas Quote by S.P. Somtow
““Ideas themselves were sensual things to him.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Book of the Dead, 1995
Somtow portrays ideas as sensory experiences, implying that thought is felt as much as thought.
In simple terms: Ideas are felt like senses.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the sensory side of thinking.
Themes
creativity
perception
philosophy
Mood
imaginative
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing
- artistic design
- meditation
- education
Key Concepts
aesthetic theory
cognitive science
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you experience your best ideas?
- Can sensory perception enhance creativity?
A Different Perspective
Some ideas are abstract and not sensory.
