One of the advantages of travelling the world is that you get to know the world broadly. And one of the advantages of staying in one place is that you get to know the world deeply.
Alan MooreRead
There are two worlds we live in: a material world, bound by the laws of physics, and the world inside our mind, which is just as important.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the significance of both the physical world and our mental experiences.
Alan Moore's quote reflects the dual nature of existence, highlighting how individuals navigate between the external, material world governed by physical laws and the internal world of thoughts, emotions, and consciousness. Both realms influence our experiences and perceptions, suggesting that understanding and valuing the mind is just as crucial as engaging with the material surroundings.
Themes
Material WorldMindExistencePerceptionPhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the importance of mental health, this quote serves to remind us that our internal experiences are as vital as our external achievements.
More from Alan Moore
All quotes βThe only reality we can ever truly know is that of our perceptions, our own consciousness, while that consciousness, and thus our entire reality, is made of nothing but signs and symbols. Nothing but language. Even God requires language before conceiving the Universe. See Genesis: βIn the beginning was the Word.
Alan MooreRead
My main point about films is that I don't like the adaptation process, and I particularly don't like the modern way of comic book-film adaptations, where, essentially, the central characters are just franchises that can be worked endlessly to no apparent point.
Alan MooreRead
The magician to some degree is trying to drive him or herself mad in a controlled setting, within controlled laws.
Alan MooreRead
When I was working upon the ABC books, I wanted to show different ways that mainstream comics could viably have gone, that they didn't have to follow 'Watchmen' and the other 1980s books down this relentlessly dark route. It was never my intention to start a trend for darkness. I'm not a particularly dark individual.
Alan MooreRead
Love your rage, not your cage.
Alan MooreRead
Similar quotes
Logic is not a body of doctrine, but a mirror-image of the world. Logic is transcendental.
Ludwig WittgensteinRead
One of the earliest resurrection scenes in the Bible is that of Thomas demanding evidence - he wanted to see, to touch, to prove. Those who question and probe and debate are heirs of the apostles just as much as the most fervent of believers.
Jon MeachamRead
Of all the animals, the boy is the most unmanageable.
PlatoRead
Intolerance of ambiguity is the mark of an authoritarian personality.
Theodor AdornoRead
The word 'Islam' means 'peace.' The word 'Muslim' means 'one who surrenders to God.' But the press makes us seem like haters.
Muhammad AliRead
I believe this Government cannot endure, permanently half slave and half free.
Abraham LincolnRead