Quote by Ken Kesey

The answer is never the answer. What's really interesting is the mystery. If you seek the mystery instead of the answer, you'll always be seeking. I've never seen anybody really find the answer-- they think they have, so they stop thinking. But the job is to seek mystery, evoke mystery, plant a garden in which strange plants grow and mysteries bloom. The need for mystery is greater than the need for an answer.

The answer is never the answer. What's really interesting is

Summary

This quote suggests that seeking the answer to a question is not as important as embracing the mystery itself. It demonstrates that continuously searching for understanding keeps one engaged and curious, whereas believing that a definitive answer has been found might halt intellectual exploration. By nurturing the mysterious and allowing for the growth of enigmatic ideas, one can cultivate a sense of wonder and maintain an ongoing pursuit of knowledge. The quote proposes that the human desire for the unknown surpasses the need for certainty and conclusive answers.

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