Quote by Holmes Sr., Oliver Wendell

All generous minds have a horror of what are commonly called "Facts". They are the brute beasts of the intellectual domain.

All generous minds have a horror of what are commonly called

Summary

This quote suggests that open-minded and generous individuals tend to have a disdain for commonly accepted "facts" because they view them as simplistic and lacking depth. They see facts as limiting and unsophisticated, preferring to explore complex and nuanced ideas instead. The quote implies that such individuals value intellectual exploration and critical thinking, considering facts to be the lowest form of knowledge, akin to unsophisticated beasts.

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