Quote by John C. Ransom

For no art and no religion is possible until we make allowances, until we manage to keep quiet the enfant terrible of logic that plays havoc with the other faculties.

For no art and no religion is possible until we make allowan

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This quote suggests that in order for art and religion to thrive, we must suspend the overpowering influence of logical thinking. It implies that logic can hinder our ability to appreciate and engage in creative or spiritual pursuits. By "keeping quiet" this logical aspect of our minds, we create room for alternative faculties to flourish and allow for the cathartic and transcendent experiences that art and religion provide.

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