October 20, 2005
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Quotes From A Century Ago
I've been reading the essay
Nature by Emerson. This man wrote before Darwin had even
postulated his theorem and pondered the meaning of the spirit and of
all things. His breadth is that of a true scholar, his humanity
and compassion is astounding. A couple of snippets of words have
struck a cord with me. They are interesting even out of context.The first is a bit odd but reflects his idea of becoming one with everything;
I become a transparent eyeball.
Seeing all but unseen by all ...
The next is a great description of language and thought;
Words are finite organs of the infinite mind.
So what do we make of all of this thinking on the state of the mind?
Comments (2)
Mmm Emerson. Sacred as fas as I am concerned. Buffalo Soldier Roots Brethren.
Circles Cycles Mm Mm Mm Thank you
seeing all--- but unseen by others... hummmm... not sure i like that. and i wonder if you can truly see all if you can't be seen for then you miss the interactions of others with you. working on kanji- not sure i'll ever conquer it, but if you're not learning- you're dying!
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