He was in that mostly empty-headed state of grace which is sometimes such fertile soil ; it's the ground from which our brightest dreams and biggest ideas (both good and spectacularly bad) suddenly burst forth, often full-blown.

Summary

This quote suggests that there is a state of mind characterized by a lack of excessive thinking or preoccupation with rationality, which can surprisingly bring about great inspiration and creativity. It implies that when one empties their mind of clutter and unnecessary thoughts, they open themselves up to the possibility of having remarkable ideas or visions. These ideas can range from brilliant and beneficial to highly flawed and unsuccessful, but they emerge with great intensity and completeness. This state of grace, this mental empty-headedness, serves as the fertile ground from which extraordinary dreams and concepts sprout forth.

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