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