The night of thought is the light of perception.

Evelyn Underhill
The night of thought is the light of perception.
The night of thought is the light of perception.
The night of thought is the light of perception.
The night of thought is the light of perception.
About This Quote

The night of thought is the light of perception" is a quotation from A. E. Housman. The quote is about how one can be more aware in the darkness of night than in the bright light of day.

Source: Practical Mysticism

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