Man adapts himself to everything, to the best and the worst.
Jose Ortega Y GassetRead
Life is a terrible conflict, a grandiose and atrocious confluence. Hunting submerges man deliberately in that formidable mystery and therefore contains something of religious rite and emotion in which homage is paid to what is divine, transcendent, and in the laws of Nature.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Life is a complex struggle that reveals deep mysteries, akin to a sacred ritual.
In this quote, Jose Ortega Y Gasset reflects on the inherent conflicts and challenges of life, suggesting that engaging with these difficulties brings us closer to understanding the profound mysteries of existence. He likens this engagement to a religious rite, emphasizing that through the act of 'hunting' or confronting life's struggles, individuals show reverence for the divine aspects of nature and reality.
Themes
LifeConflictMysteryNatureReligion
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can inspire reflection during a philosophical discussion.
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