Though man a thinking being is defined, Few use the grand prerogative of mind. How few think justly of the thinking few! How many never think, who think they do!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Most people do not use their ability to think deeply.
- In plain terms
- Few people think truly well even though they have minds.
- What can you take from it?
- True thinking is rare and self aware.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you think deeply?
- Are you sure your thoughts are your own?
Another view
It assumes thinking is always a moral good.
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