Quote by Thomas Pynchon

Behind the hieroglyphic streets there would either be a transcendent meaning, or only the earth.

Behind the hieroglyphic streets there would either be a tran

Summary

This quote suggests that the bustling and intricate streets of our world may hold two possibilities: either they possess a deeper and profound significance, a transcendence beyond the physical realm, or they are simply a representation of earthly existence devoid of any spiritual or higher meaning. It implies a contemplation on the nature of life and points towards the idea that there might be something more profound behind the material world we perceive.

Topics

Reality Truth Meaning Emptiness Conspiracy Theories Paranoia Trystero

By Thomas Pynchon

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