We do not choose the day of our birth nor may we choose the day of our death, yet choice is the sovereign faculty of the mind.
Thornton WilderRead
Doomed Lord's Passing. For the mind of man alone is free to explore the lofty vastness of the cosmic infinite, to transcend ordinary consciousness, to roam the secret corridors of the brain where past and future melt into one...And universe and individual are linked, the one mirrored in the other, and each contains the other.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the freedom of the mind to explore limitless possibilities and concepts beyond ordinary understanding.
Michael Moorcock's quote reflects on the extraordinary capabilities of the human mind, suggesting that it has the power to navigate through the vast expanse of the universe and the intricate workings of consciousness. It highlights the interconnectedness of the individual and the universe, proposing that deeper understanding can be achieved by transcending the conventional perceptions of time and space, thereby recognizing that the universe is mirrored within each person.
Themes
MindFreedomUniverseConsciousnessInterconnectedness
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion about the nature of consciousness in a philosophy class.
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