To whatever degree he may have desacralized the world, the man who has made his choice in favor of a profane life never succeeds in completely doing away with religious behavior.
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The way towards 'wisdom' or towards 'freedom' is the way towards your inner being. This is the simplest definition of metaphysics.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True wisdom and freedom come from understanding oneself and one's inner being.
In this quote, Mircea Eliade emphasizes that the pursuit of wisdom and freedom is intrinsically linked to self-awareness and exploration of one's inner self. He suggests that understanding our true nature is the essence of metaphysics, implying that knowledge of the self leads to greater insights and liberation in life.
Themes
WisdomFreedomInner BeingMetaphysicsSelf-Awareness
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal development.
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