Quote by William Lippmann

The thinker dies, but his thoughts are beyond the reach of destruction. Men are mortal, but ideas are immortal.

The thinker dies, but his thoughts are beyond the reach of d

Summary

This quote highlights the enduring nature of ideas compared to the mortality of humankind. While thinkers eventually pass away, their ideas and thoughts live on indefinitely, free from the constraints of physical existence. It suggests that ideas have the ability to transcend time, outlasting their creators and continuing to influence society and shape our understanding of the world. It emphasizes the significant impact that intellectual contributions can have, even long after the thinker has left the world.

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