The real meaning of enlightenment is to gaze with undimmed eyes on all darkness.

Quote: "The real meaning of enlightenment is to gaze with undimmed eyes on all darkness."

Author: Nikos Kazantzakis

Tags: enlightenment | meaning |

Kategorier: Life


Del: Del på facebook Del på Pinterest

Selected categories

Nature
Love
Family
Motivation
Truth
Wisdom
Religion
Knowledge

Similar quotes

I speak to everyone in the same way, whether he is the garbage man or the president of the university.
You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, Love like you'll never be hurt, Sing like there's nobody listening, And live like it's heaven on earth.
You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough
In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on.
You are what you do, not what you say you’ll do.
Knowing your own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darknesses of other people.
The pendulum of the mind oscillates between sense and nonsense, not between right and wrong.
Every form of addiction is bad, no matter whether the narcotic be alcohol, morphine or idealism.
People will do anything, no matter how absurd, to avoid facing their own souls.
Living my life, the way that I hope. Is leading me to the great forever.
The secret of genius is to carry the spirit of the child into old age, which means never losing your enthusiasm.