Quote by Luis Bunuel

All my life I've been harassed by questions: Why is something this way and not another? How do you account for that? This rage to understand, to fill in the blanks, only makes life more banal. If we could only find the courage to leave our destiny to chance, to accept the fundamental mystery of our lives, then we might be closer to the sort of happiness that comes with innocence.

All my life I've been harassed by questions: Why is somethin

Summary

This quote speaks to the constant curiosity and craving for explanations that many individuals experience throughout their lives. The author suggests that this relentless desire to understand and rationalize everything actually makes life mundane and ordinary. They propose that if people could embrace the uncertainty and embrace the essential enigma of life, they could potentially find a deeper sense of happiness and innocence. In essence, it calls for letting go of the need for answers and surrendering to the mysteries of existence.

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