The more we try to live in the world of words, the more we feel isolated and alone, the more all the joy and liveliness of things is exchanged for mere certainty and security. On the other hand, the more we are forced to admit that we actually live in the real world, the more we feel ignorant, uncertain, and insecure about everything.


The Wisdom of Insecurity (ed. Vintage, 2011) - ISBN: 9780307809865

Alan Watts Quotes

The more we try to live in the world of words, the more we feel isolated and alone, the more all the joy and liveliness of things is exchanged for...

The more we try to live in the world of words, the more we feel isolated and alone, the more all the joy and liveliness of things is exchanged for...

The more we try to live in the world of words, the more we feel isolated and alone, the more all the joy and liveliness of things is exchanged for...

The more we try to live in the world of words, the more we feel isolated and alone, the more all the joy and liveliness of things is exchanged for...