Most people grow old within a small circle of ideas, which they have not discovered for themselves. There are perhaps less wrong-minded people than thoughtless.

Summary

This quote emphasizes that many people limit their perspectives and thoughts, leading to a narrow mindset. It suggests that most individuals follow conventional ideas without exploring or discovering new ones independently. It implies that ignorance and thoughtlessness are more common than deliberately holding incorrect beliefs. Overall, the quote encourages broadening one's horizons and challenging pre-existing notions to avoid falling into a stagnant and limited intellectual growth.

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