Quote by Albert Pike

Philosophy is a kind of journey, ever learning yet never arriving at the ideal perfection of truth.

Philosophy is a kind of journey, ever learning yet never arr

Summary

This quote highlights that philosophy is not merely about reaching final conclusions or attaining absolute truth. Instead, it is a continuous process of learning, exploration, and questioning. It suggests that philosophers continuously engage in the pursuit of truth without ever fully reaching a definitive answer. The journey of philosophy entails constant discoveries, evolution of thought, and the acceptance of the complexity and uncertainty that surrounds truth. This quote reminds us that philosophy is not about finding absolute perfection, but rather about engaging in an ongoing intellectual exploration towards expanding our understanding of the world.

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