Quote by: Peter Matthiessen

The mystical perception (which is only “mystical” if reality is limited to what can be measured by the intellect and senses) is remarkably consistent in all ages and all places. All phenomena are processes, connections, all is in flux…have the mind screens knocked away to see there is no real edge to anything, that in the endless interpenetration of the universe, a molecular flow, a cosmic energy shimmers in all stone and steel as well as flesh…


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Author Bio


  • NamePeter Matthiessen
  • DescriptionAmerican novelist
  • BornMay 22, 1927
  • DiedApril 5, 2014
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionNovelist; Writer
  • WorksThe Snow Leopard
  • AwardsNational Book Award; John Burroughs Medal