Quote by Saint Augustine of Hippo
My mind withdrew its thoughts from experience, extracting itself from the contradictory throng of sensuous images, that it might find out what that light was wherein it was bathed.... And thus, with the flash of one hurried glance, it attained to the vision of That Which Is.
Summary
In this quote, the speaker describes a process of the mind detaching itself from sensory experiences in order to explore the true nature of a particular light. By disconnecting from the overwhelming influx of contradicting images and sensations, the speaker hopes to uncover the essence of the light. Through a quick and intense moment, the mind achieves a profound understanding or vision of a higher truth or reality.