Quote by Aldous Huxley

One entered the world, Denis pursued, having ready-made ideas about everything. One had a philosophy and tried to make life fit into it. One should have lived first and then made one's philosophy to fit life...Life, facts, things were horribly complicated; ideas, even the most difficult of them, deceptively simple. In the world of ideas, everything was clear; in life all was obscure, embroiled. Was it surprising that one was miserable, horribly unhappy?

One entered the world, Denis pursued, having ready-made idea

Summary

This quote highlights the inherent challenges of approaching life with preconceived notions and rigid philosophies. It suggests that instead of having ready-made ideas, one should first experience and understand life before formulating a philosophy that accommodates its complexities. The contrast between the clarity of ideas and the confusion of reality is emphasized, pointing to the potential unhappiness that arises from trying to fit a complicated world into oversimplified ideologies. Ultimately, the quote urges the importance of embracing life's intricacies rather than attempting to categorize or control them.

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Life Education Philosophy Ideas Academia Intellectualism

By Aldous Huxley

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