Quote by Shelby Foote

Of all the passions of mankind, the love of novelty most rules the mind. In search of this, from realm to realm we roam. Our fleets come loaded with every folly home.

Of all the passions of mankind, the love of novelty most rul

Summary

This quote highlights the prominent role played by the desire for novelty in impacting human behavior and choices. It suggests that humans are driven by the constant pursuit of new experiences and ideas, often at the expense of reason or practicality. The quote suggests that mankind constantly seeks newer and different things, which leads them on an endless quest, metaphorically represented by ships laden with foolishness that they bring back from their explorations. Ultimately, the quote suggests that the love of novelty has a strong influence on human behavior, urging them to constantly seek new and often frivolous endeavors.

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