Quote by Elie Wiesel

What does mysticism really mean? It means the way to attain knowledge. It's close to philosophy, except in philosophy you go horizontally while in mysticism you go vertically.

What does mysticism really mean? It means the way to attain

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This quote highlights the essence of mysticism, describing it as a path to gaining knowledge. It draws a parallel between mysticism and philosophy, indicating that both seek understanding. However, the author suggests that mysticism differs from philosophy in its methodology. While philosophy seeks knowledge through horizontal exploration, logically analyzing and reasoning about various ideas, mysticism is portrayed as a vertical journey, suggesting a transcendental or intuitive aspect, potentially involving direct personal experiences with the divine or mystical realms.

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