So blind is the curiosity by which mortals are possessed, that they often conduct their minds along unexplored routes, having no reason to hope for success, but merely being willing to risk the experiment of finding whether the truth they seek lies there.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Curiosity drives people to explore unknown paths even without hope of success, just to see if truth is there.
- In plain terms
- People explore unknown paths just to find truth.
- What can you take from it?
- Curiosity is a powerful driver of exploration.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What drives you to explore?
- How do you balance risk and hope?
Another view
Unfocused curiosity without guidance can lead to wasted effort.
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