Transcendental meditation is like a car, a vehicle that allows you to go within. It's a mental technique.
David LynchRead
I like things that go into hidden, mysterious places, places I want to explore that are very disturbing. In that disturbing thing, there is sometimes tremendous poetry and truth.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses the idea that exploring the dark and mysterious aspects of life can reveal profound beauty and truth.
David Lynch suggests that there is value in delving into the hidden and unsettling facets of existence. He implies that even in disturbing experiences or places, one can uncover deep poetry and essential truths that resonate on a profound level. This exploration encourages a deeper understanding of the human experience and the complexities of art and life.
Themes
ArtMysteryExplorationTruthDisturbing
In practice
Example use cases
During a film discussion, I would use this quote to emphasize the importance of exploring deeper themes.
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There's a safety in thinking in a diner. You can have your coffee or your milkshake, and you can go off into strange dark areas, and always come back to the safety of the diner.
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Music as background to me becomes like a mosquito, an insect. In the studio we have big speakers, and to me that's the way music should be listened to. When I listen to music, I want to just listen to music.
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In todayβs world of fear and uncertainty, every child should have one class period a day to dive within himself and experience the field of silence - bliss - the enormous reservoir of energy and intelligence that is deep within all of us. This is the way to save the coming generation.
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