Not Chaos, not The darkest pit of lowest Erebus, Nor aught of blinder vacancy, scooped out By help of dreams - can breed such fear and awe As fall upon us often when we look Into our Minds, into the Mind of Man.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The human mind inspires more fear and awe than any dark place or chaos.
- In plain terms
- Looking inside our minds is scarier and more amazing than the deepest pits.
- What can you take from it?
- The human mind holds deep mystery and power.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What scares you in your mind?
- Is your mind deep?
Another view
Not everyone finds their mind scary or awe inspiring.
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