Existence: 'The mysteries we ostensibly perceive, though seemingly ubiquitous, are but mere stitches that hold the inconceivably vast fabric of the unknown tightly closed from our ever prying view.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Perceived mysteries are small parts of a vast unknown beyond our reach.
- In plain terms
- The mysteries we see are tiny compared to what we don't know.
- What can you take from it?
- Remain humble about the limits of human knowledge.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What mysteries do you feel most drawn to?
- How do you handle the unknown?
Another view
Some mysteries are solvable with enough time and tools.
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