Quote by Joseph Campbell
There are now no more horizons. And with the dissolution of horizons we have experienced and are experiencing collisions, terrific collisions, not only of peoples but also of their mythologies. It is as when dividing panels are withdrawn from between chambers of very hot and very cold airs: there is a rush of these forces together
Summary
This quote by Octavio Paz highlights the notion that in our interconnected world, traditional boundaries and limitations are disappearing. The concept of "horizons" refers to the imaginary lines that once separated different cultures and ideologies. In this new reality, these divisions have been erased, leading to encounters and clashes between different peoples and their respective belief systems. The quote compares this phenomenon to the abrupt convergence of hot and cold air currents when barriers that separate them are removed. It suggests that these collisions can be intense and transformative as different forces and ideas collide in this rapidly changing globalized world.
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