We adore chaos because we love to produce order.
M. C. EscherRead
He who wonders discovers that this in itself is wonder.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Curiosity leads to newfound insights and appreciation of the world.
This quote by M. C. Escher emphasizes the importance of curiosity and wonder in the journey of discovery. It suggests that the act of questioning and exploring can unlock deeper levels of appreciation and excitement about life, implying that the experience of wondering is itself a source of wonder.
Themes
WonderCuriosityDiscoveryExplorationAppreciation
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about lifelong learning, one might use this quote to highlight the significance of remaining curious throughout life.
More from M. C. Escher
All quotes βI could fill an entire second life with working on my prints.
M. C. EscherRead
Simplicity and order are, if not the principal, then certainly the most important guidelines for human beings in general.
M. C. EscherRead
For me it remains an open question whether [this work] pertains to the realm of mathematics or to that of art.
M. C. EscherRead
All my works are games, serious game.
M. C. EscherRead
I might be in the basement. I'll go upstairs and check. We adore chaos because we love to produce order. I don't use drugs; my dreams are frightening enough.
M. C. EscherRead
Similar quotes
Appear to know only this--never to fail nor fall.
EpictetusRead
None of us can avoid being contaminated by the world's evils; it's all a matter of what attitude you take towards them.
Azar NafisiRead
It is likely that human beings will find fulfillment and will be rewarded for the same qualities that they have been rewarded for for 5,000 years. And that is intelligence, hard work, honesty, a sense of character, loyalty to family and friends, and above all, love and faith. If you are trying to decide what you should do, those are the things you should do. And you know it.
Fareed ZakariaRead
Thought precedes action, action does not always precede thought.
Douglas HortonRead
Writing improves in direct ratio to the things we can keep out of it that shouldn't be there.
William ZinsserRead
Habits are formed by the repetition of particular acts. They are strengthened by an increase in the number of repeated acts. Habits are also weakened or broken, and contrary habits are formed by the repetition of contrary acts.
Mortimer AdlerRead