Quote by Maimonides

If a person studies too much and exhausts his reflective powers, he will be confused, and will not be able to apprehend even that which had been within the power of his apprehension. For the powers of the body are all alike in this respect.

If a person studies too much and exhausts his reflective pow

Summary

This quote suggests that excessive studying and mental exertion can lead to confusion and hinder one's ability to comprehend even the simplest of things that were once easily graspable. It compares the mental powers to the physical powers of the body, implying that just as over-exertion can tire and impair the body, the mind can also become overburdened with too much study. Therefore, it is important to strike a balance and avoid exhausting our reflective powers in order to maintain clarity and the ability to understand.

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