Quote by Immanuel Kant

All thought must, directly or indirectly, by way of certain characters, relate ultimately to intuitions, and therefore, with us, to sensibility, because in no other way can an object be given to us.

All thought must, directly or indirectly, by way of certain

Summary

This quote emphasizes the idea that all human thinking, either directly or indirectly, is tied to our senses and intuitions. It suggests that our understanding of reality and the world around us is derived from our sensory experiences. Without these sensory inputs, we cannot perceive or comprehend any object or concept. Therefore, the quote asserts that our thoughts and knowledge are fundamentally rooted in our ability to sense and experience the external world.

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