Someone arrived there - who lifted the veil of the goddess, at Sais. - But what did he see? He saw - wonder of wonders - himself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Someone lifted the veil of the goddess at Sais and saw wonder: themselves.
- In plain terms
- Seeing the divine reveals the self.
- What can you take from it?
- Self‑discovery can feel like a divine revelation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What veil have you lifted?
- How does wonder relate to self?
Another view
The statement is cryptic and open to many interpretations.
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