Beware when the great God lets loose a thinker on this planet.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Thinkers can disrupt established orders and bring significant change to society.
- In plain terms
- Be careful of powerful thinkers who can change the world.
- What can you take from it?
- Respect the power of independent thinkers.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does a thinker do?
- How do ideas change society?
Another view
Not all thinkers bring positive or constructive change.
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