It's extraordinary how we go through life with eyes half shut, with dull ears, with dormant thoughts. Perhaps it's just as well; and it may be that it is this very dullness that makes life to the incalculable majority so supportable and so welcome. Nevertheless, there can be but few of us who had never known one of these rare moments of awakening when we see, hear, understand ever so much-everything-in a flash-before we fall back again into our agreeable somnolence.
The quote reflects on the human tendency to navigate life in a state of semi-awareness, where our senses and thoughts are muted. This dullness allows life to be bearable and even enjoyable for many, suggesting that a certain level of ignorance may contribute to happiness. The idea is that a lack of full engagement with the world can create a comfortable existence.
However, the passage also acknowledges those rare moments of clarity and insight that break through this haze, offering a profound understanding of reality. These instances, though fleeting, remind us of the richness of experience and the potential for awakening that exists beyond everyday complacency.
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