Quote by Anthony Hecht

A lot of the fun lies in trying to penetrate the mystery and this is best done by saying over the lines to yourself again and again, till they pass through the stage of sounding like nonsense, and finally return to a full sense that had at first escaped notice.

A lot of the fun lies in trying to penetrate the mystery and

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This quote emphasizes the enjoyment that comes from unraveling a mystery. The process is described as repeating lines to oneself until they move past sounding like gibberish and eventually reveal a deeper meaning that may have been initially overlooked. It suggests that through persistence and deep contemplation, one can unravel the layers of ambiguity and uncover the hidden sense and significance within.

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