Quote by Friedrich Schiller

Rarely do we arrive at the summit of truth without running into extremes; we have frequently to exhaust the part of error, and even of folly, before we work our way up to the noble goal of tranquil wisdom.

Rarely do we arrive at the summit of truth without running i

Summary

This quote suggests that it is often inevitable to encounter extremes and make mistakes on our search for truth. It suggests that gaining wisdom and understanding requires exploring and addressing the errors and foolishness along the way. By acknowledging and learning from these detours, we can eventually strive towards achieving a state of calm and enlightened wisdom.

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By Friedrich Schiller

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