Quote by Fritjof Capra

Whenever the essential nature of things is analysed by the intellect, it must seem absurd or paradoxical. This has always been recognized by the mystics, but has become a problem in science only very recently.

Whenever the essential nature of things is analysed by the i

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This quote suggests that when the fundamental essence of things is examined and explored by the intellect, it often appears nonsensical or contradictory. Mystics have long acknowledged this phenomenon, but it has only recently become a challenge in the realm of science. In other words, when trying to understand the deeper nature of reality, the rational mind may struggle to make logical sense of the profound and mysterious aspects of existence.

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By Fritjof Capra

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