The voice of the intellect is a soft one, but it does not rest until it has gained a hearing. Ultimately, after endlessly repeated rebuffs, it succeeds. This is one of the few points in which it may be optimistic about the future of mankind, but in itself it signifies not a little.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Reason may be quiet but persists until heard, offering hope for humanity's progress.
- In plain terms
- Logic keeps trying until it gets listened to.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust that reason eventually prevails.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did logic finally get heard?
- How do you keep reasoning when frustrated?
Another view
Reason does not always win against emotion or power.
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