Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld

Philosophy finds it an easy matter to vanquish past and future evils, but the present are commonly too hard for it.

Philosophy finds it an easy matter to vanquish past and futu

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This quote suggests that philosophy, despite its ability to analyze and understand past and future problems, often struggles to deal with present dilemmas. While philosophy excels at reflecting on and learning from past mistakes and envisioning potential solutions for the future, it tends to be less effective in addressing the immediate challenges and complexities of the present moment. This highlights the nuanced and complex nature of the present, which often requires practical and immediate actions rather than theoretical contemplation.

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