“The symbol is the expression of the inexpressible.”
What this quote means
For Gustave Kahn, the symbol is a bridge to what escapes words. This quote celebrates the ability of symbols – whether artistic, religious, or personal – to express the inexpressible, to touch deep realities that ordinary language cannot grasp. It resonates with those who seek to communicate beyond appearances, and reminds us that art and metaphor are essential to our understanding of the world.
How to apply it daily
Notice a symbol that speaks to you today – in a painting, a poem, or nature. Let it tell you something words cannot.
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