I have nothing to say
and I am saying it
and that is poetry
as I need it.— John Cage
Tag: paradox
Zen koans paradoxically use language to demonstrate the absurdity and futility of language in recognising the nature of mind.
Notice how explanations don’t explain anything and fail to bring an end to questioning. As children we knew this very well. Always asking ‘why?’ to every explanation and answer given. We, and by definition the Universe, are unknowable, like a ruler trying to measure itself.
What’s here now? 