Quote by Voltaire

Madness is to think of too many things in succession too fast, or of one thing too exclusively

Madness is to think of too many things in succession too fas

Summary

This quote suggests that madness or a state of insanity can arise when one's mind becomes overwhelmed by constantly dwelling on too many thoughts or intensely fixating on a single idea. It implies that a balanced and healthy mind requires a certain level of focus and clarity, avoiding the extremes of a chaotic flood of thoughts or the complete preoccupation with a single thought. The quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining a well-regulated thought process for maintaining mental stability.

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