Symbols quotes

Discover a world of meaning and inspiration through the power of symbols. Symbols have been used throughout human history as a way to communicate complex ideas and emotions with just a single image. From ancient civilizations to modern societies, symbols have played a significant role in our understanding and interpretation of the world around us.

Whether it's the iconic peace sign, the mystical yin and yang, or the sacred cross, symbols have the ability to convey deep cultural, spiritual, and personal significance. They transcend language barriers and evoke powerful emotions that words alone often cannot capture. Symbols have the unique ability to speak to our subconscious, tapping into universal truths and archetypes.

On this page, you will find a collection of insightful and thought-provoking quotes about symbols. From renowned philosophers to influential artists, these quotes explore the diverse ways in which symbols shape our understanding of ourselves and the world. Whether you're seeking wisdom, inspiration, or a fresh perspective, these quotes will invite you to ponder the rich symbolism that surrounds us.

So, join us on this journey as we explore the profound meaning behind symbols. Dive into the quotes below and let them spark your imagination, ignite your curiosity, and deepen your appreciation for the power of symbolism.

Jorge Luis Borges
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The task of art is to transform what is continuously happening to us, to transform all of these things into symbols, into music, into something which can last in man’s memory. That is our duty. If we don’t fulfill it, we feel unhappy.
Jorge Luis Borges
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A book is a physical object in a world of physical objects. It is a set of dead symbols. And then the right reader comes along, and the words—or rather the poetry behind the words, for the words themselves are mere symbols—spring to life, and we have a resurrection of the word.
Jorge Luis Borges
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It seemed incredible to me that day without premonitions or symbols should be the one of my inexorable death .
Jorge Luis Borges
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A labyrinth of symbols... An invisible labyrinth of time.
Jorge Luis Borges
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I know of a wild region whose librarians repudiate the vain superstitious custom of seeking any sense in books and compare it to looking for meaning in dreams or in the chaotic lines of one's hands . . . They admit that the inventors of writing imitated the twenty-five natural symbols, but they maintain that this application is accidental and that books in themselves mean nothing. This opinion - we shall see - is not altogether false.