My interpretation is that the words written down are just pointers or triggers to other thoughts, ideas, and interpretations. The words themselves (the ladder)

My interpretation is that the words written down are just pointers or triggers to other thoughts, ideas, and interpretations. The words themselves (the ladder) can be thrown away and it is no longer important to know how you got to your current state of mind. I’m not completely in agreement with this philosophy if indeed my interpretation holds water. A related concept to this interpretation is Eno’s oblique strategies deck or random word decks.