IN A GLASS, DARKLY
Sir-The writer of "In a Glass, Darkly" (Radio Review, February 19), wisely states that there is no doubt that second sight exists, but expresses impatience at its mode of interpretation in modern language. In a very small way I have to give expression to great thoughts that are sometimes received in awed moments. It seems impossible to give adequate words to these presentiments. It is similar to being aware of the beauty of a picture and being quite unable to reproduce it by words or pen. When words are vouchsafed they are usually in beautiful language and require a certain amount of quiet contemplation to fathom the meaning and its application to modern times. It is like the pearl in the oyster-mostly unseen and so difficult to gather.
KOPI
(Wellington).
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 30, Issue 763, 5 March 1954, Page 5
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134IN A GLASS, DARKLY New Zealand Listener, Volume 30, Issue 763, 5 March 1954, Page 5
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