Quote by C.S. Lewis

Thought is what we start from: the simple, intimate, immediate datum. Matter is the inferred thing, the mystery.

Thought is what we start from: the simple, intimate, immedia

Summary

This quote suggests that thought is the starting point for our understanding of the world. It highlights that our first-hand experiences and personal reflections serve as the basis of our knowledge. Matter, on the other hand, represents the unknown and mysterious aspects of the physical world that we can only infer or speculate about. In essence, thought is portrayed as the familiar and tangible, while matter symbolizes the enigmatic and elusive nature of reality.

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