Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Man is not born to solve the problem of the universe, but to find out what he has to do; and to restrain himself within the limits of his comprehension.

Man is not born to solve the problem of the universe, but to

Summary

This quote implies that instead of trying to understand and solve the complexities of the entire universe, humanity's purpose lies in discovering their individual responsibilities and staying within the boundaries of their own understanding. It suggests that humans should focus on finding and fulfilling their own roles and accepting the limitations of their comprehension rather than attempting to comprehend and control everything in existence.

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Philosophy Complexity Human Systems

By Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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