Dutch author J.J. van der Leeuw’s work often explores the relationship between spiritual wisdom and rational thought. He based this largely on Theosophy, a spiritual philosophy that combines ideas from Eastern religions with Western esotericism. This quote from his 1928 book “The Conquest of Illusion” suggests that life’s biggest truths can’t be untangled using logic. Life is far more complicated and unpredictable than that, and trying to force it into a tidy framework risks diminishing its vitality. Instead, van der Leeuw believed that the biggest questions can only be answered by experiencing life firsthand. Going beyond analysis and embracing the unknown can help life unfold in a deeper and more meaningful way.