Absence Quote by Samuel Butler
“There is nothing so unthinkable as thought, unless it be the entire absence of thought.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Erewhon, 1872
Thought is impossible without some thought; total absence of thought is unimaginable.
In simple terms: Thought requires at least a hint of thinking.
Even minimal reflection matters.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- creative brainstorming
- problem solving
- meditation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can we ever truly think nothing?
- What does “absence of thought” mean in practice?
Complete mental void is unattainable.