"Life is filigree work. What is written clearly is not worth much, it's the transparency that counts"
- Louis-Ferdinand Celine
About this Quote
Louis-Ferdinand Celine's quote indicates that life is a complex and elaborate masterpiece, similar to filigree work. The beauty of life depends on its openness and the capability to see through it. The important things that are easily comprehended and composed are not worth much, as they lack depth and complexity. It is the transparency of experiences, the capability to translucent the surface area and understand what's underneath that truly matters. In essence, Celine is encouraging people to look beyond the surface and look for the true significance of life, even if it's not instantly obvious, because that's where the real value lies.
"Life is life - whether in a cat, or dog or man. There is no difference there between a cat or a man. The idea of difference is a human conception for man's own advantage"