I will follow my logic, no matter where it goes, after it has consulted with my heart. If you ever come to a conclusion without calling the heart in, you will come to a bad conclusion.
Robert Green IngersollRead
Man never had an idea - man will never have an idea, except those supplied to him by his surroundings. Every idea in the world that man has came to him by nature.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes that human ideas are influenced and shaped by external factors rather than originating solely from within.
Robert Green Ingersoll suggests that human thoughts and ideas are not self-generated but are instead derived from the person's environment and nature. This perspective argues that our intellectual creations are reflections of the world around us, rather than unique inventions emerging from our minds in isolation. It highlights the interdependence of humanity and its surroundings, underscoring how experience and context contribute significantly to our understanding and creativity.
Themes
IdeasEnvironmentNatureInfluencePhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
In a philosophy class discussing the nature of creativity.
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