It seemed to be a necessary ritual that he should prepare himself for sleep by meditating under the solemnity of the night sky... a mysterious transaction between the infinity of the soul and the infinity of the universe.
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Strange to say, the luminous world is the invisible world; the luminous world is that which we do not see. Our eyes of flesh see only night.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The visible world often conceals deeper truths that are not immediately apparent to us.
Victor Hugo suggests that what we perceive with our physical senses is limited and often obscures a deeper, more profound reality. He implies that true understanding and enlightenment come from looking beyond the surface, as the 'luminous world' refers to insights and truths that are often invisible to the ordinary eye, hinting at the necessity for deeper introspection and awareness.
Themes
PerceptionTruthInvisibilityInsightReality
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a discussion about philosophy or metaphysics to illustrate the concept of perception.
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