When someone forgets himself, this by no means makes him altruistic; when a thinking person forgets himself, he immediately also forgets his fellowman, he loses himself and his humanity by becoming engrossed in his subject. Thus he is in a sense more contemplative than a feeling person.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Forgetting oneself does not make one altruistic; thinking people may lose humanity by focusing only on subjects.
- In plain terms
- Losing yourself in thought makes you forget others, not help them.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid losing your humanity by focusing only on abstract subjects.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you forget others when thinking?
- How do you stay human?
Another view
Deep focus can sometimes lead to innovation.
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