Quote by Christopher Hitchens

At a certain point talk about 'essence' and 'oneness' and the universal becomes more tautological than inquisitive.

At a certain point talk about 'essence' and 'oneness' and th

Summary

This quote suggests that when discussing concepts like "essence" and "oneness" in relation to the universal, it reaches a point where it becomes repetitive and self-evident rather than being exploratory or thought-provoking. It implies that the discussion may become redundant and lose its genuine investigative nature due to the oversaturation of these philosophical ideas, indicating a need for new perspectives or fresh insights in such conversations.

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Jorge Luis Borges Mysticism Tautology

By Christopher Hitchens

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