The world is incomprehensible. We won't ever understand it; we won't ever unravel its secrets. Thus we must treat the world as it is: a sheer mystery.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The world is a mystery that cannot be fully understood. We should accept it as such rather than trying to solve it completely.
- In plain terms
- The world is a mystery we cannot solve; treat it as such.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept the world as a mystery.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is the world understandable?
- How do you treat the unknown?
Another view
Some parts of the world can be understood and explained.
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