Quote by Robert M. Pirsig

Quality is a direct experience independent of and prior to intellectual abstractions.

Quality is a direct experience independent of and prior to i

Summary

This quote suggests that quality, in any aspect of life, is something that is felt and experienced directly, rather than being based on intellectual or analytical concepts. It implies that the true essence of quality can be understood and appreciated even before attempting to define or dissect it intellectually. In other words, quality is not something derived from theoretical frameworks or explanations, but rather a sensory and intuitive perception that exists independently.

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By Robert M. Pirsig

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