Quote by Henri Frederic Amiel

Thought is a kind of opium; it can intoxicate us, while still broad awake; it can make transparent the mountains and everything that exists.

Thought is a kind of opium; it can intoxicate us, while stil

Summary

This quote suggests that thoughts can be addictive, just like opium, and have the power to mentally transport us to a state of intoxication even while we are fully conscious. It implies that thoughts have the ability to bring clarity to our understanding of the world, allowing us to perceive the truth behind everything, including the imposing and complex aspects of life symbolized by mountains.

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By Henri Frederic Amiel

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