Psychology Quote by Wendy Beckett
““We were created to be fully human - a lifetime effort - and using our minds intelligently and reverently is essential to full humanhood. But Rushdie talks throughout of making something sacred, whereas there is another kind of sacrality that exists of its own right.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Sacred and the Secular,” The Art Review, 2018
She distinguishes between sacredness created by reverence and a separate, inherent sacrality, emphasizing intelligent, respectful use of the mind for full humanity.
In simple terms: Two kinds of sacredness: created and inherent.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate mindful reverence.
Themes
spirituality
humanity
intellect
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- education
- personal development
- philosophical contemplation
Key Concepts
sacredness
mindful practice
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “sacrality” mean to you?
- How can intellect honor the sacred?
A Different Perspective
Balancing reverence with critical thought is challenging.
![“It was a very funny conference. I knew [Christopher Hitchens] before that. He had always been a good angel to me. He once stole a phrase from me that came out of his mouth on television. I saw his eyes move sideways. I thought, It's alright, you can have it! The conference was light on women…” quote by Hilary Mantel](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8d6/hilary-mantel-440_alright_it-was-a-very-funny-conference-i-knew-ch_980010.jpg)
![“[What Rushdie took away from reading Gunter Grass's The Tin Drum]: Go for broke. Always try and do too much. Dispense with safety nets. Take a deep breath before you begin talking. Aim for the stars. Keep grinning. Be ruthless. Argue with the world. And never forget that writing is as close as we…” quote by Salman Rushdie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/dc3/salman-rushdie-153_advice_what-rushdie-took-away-from-reading-gunt_740546.jpg)
