“I do not crush the world's corolla of wonders, and I do not kill with reason the mysteries I meet along my way.”Lucian Blaga · Poemele luminii · 1919 · Poemele luminii, Eu nu strivesc corola de minuni a lumii
Preserving the wonder of the world means not destroying its mystery through cold reason.
Blaga rejects the scientific attitude that reduces everything to causes and effects, losing the charm of existence. The corolla of wonders is the fragile image of a reality full of mysteries. Not crushing it means leaving room for poetry and faith. For instance, when you see a rainbow, you can explain light refraction or remain amazed by its beauty. Blaga chooses the latter.
Why it matters In a world dominated by information and efficiency, this thought reminds us to value experiences that cannot be fully measured or explained.