This quote by Walter Bagehot is a metaphor for the concept that some things need to stay strange and unknown. He is suggesting that we ought to not attempt to describe or comprehend specific things, as doing so would take away the sense of wonder and magic that they have. He is alerting us against trying to rationalize and evaluate everything, as this can result in a loss of gratitude for the beauty and mystery of life. He is encouraging us to accept the unidentified and accept the mystery of the world around us. By doing so, we can keep a sense of awe and appreciation for the important things that we can not explain. Bagehot's quote is a tip that we must not let our interest and require to understand everything eliminate the magic of life.
This quote is written / told by Walter Bagehot between February 3, 1826 and March 24, 1877. He/she was a famous Author from England.
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