Quote by John Updike

It skims in through the eye, and by means of the utterly delicate retina hurls shadows like insect legs inward for translation. Then an immense space opens up in silence and an endlessly fecund sub-universe the writer descends, and asks the reader to descend after him, not merely to gain instructions but also to experience delight, the delight of mind freed from matter and exultant in the strength it has stolen from matter.

It skims in through the eye, and by means of the utterly del

Summary

This quote signifies the profound impact of visual perception on the act of writing. It conveys that when we observe something, the image enters through the eyes and projects its shadows onto the retina, where they are transformed into meaningful thoughts and ideas. As a result, a vast and fertile world unravels within the writer's mind. Thus, the writer invites the reader to delve into this imaginative realm, not just to receive knowledge or guidance, but to revel in the joy of transcending physical constraints and finding empowerment through the intellectual realm.

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