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“William Blake once wrote; There are things that are known and thing that are unknown, and in between, there are doors.” quote by William Blake
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“William Blake once wrote; There are things that are known and thing that are unknown, and in between, there are doors.”

William Blake

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Marriage of Heaven and Hell”, 1790–1793

Knowledge exists in both the known and unknown, and doors symbolize the threshold between them.

In simple terms: We know some things, not others, and doors separate them.

Key Takeaway

Explore the unknown beyond familiar limits.

Themes

knowledge unknown thresholds exploration philosophy

Mood

curious reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • scientific research
  • personal growth
  • spiritual quest

Key Concepts

epistemology metaphor duality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What doors have you opened?
  • What lies beyond your current knowledge?
A Different Perspective

Doors may be imagined rather than real.

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