Quote by Havelock Ellis

Thinking in its lower grades, is comparable to paper money, and in its higher forms it is a kind of poetry.

Thinking in its lower grades, is comparable to paper money,

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This quote suggests that there are different levels or qualities of thinking. Lower grades of thinking are compared to paper money, indicating that they lack real substance or value. On the other hand, higher forms of thinking are likened to poetry, implying depth, beauty, and creativity. It implies that deep, imaginative thinking is a more genuine and valuable state of mind compared to shallow or superficial thinking.

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