Quote by Samuel Butler

All philosophies, if you ride them home, are nonsense, but some are greater nonsense than others.

All philosophies, if you ride them home, are nonsense, but s

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This quote suggests that while all philosophies may be ultimately nonsensical or unable to provide definitive truths, some are more nonsensical than others. It implies that philosophical systems, when examined thoroughly or "ridden home," are flawed and do not offer concrete solutions or explanations for life's complexities. The quote emphasizes the varying degrees of meaninglessness within different philosophies, highlighting the idea that some may attempt to appear profound but ultimately fall into even greater levels of irrationality.

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