Quote by Benedetto Croce

Unless a capacity for thinking be accompanied by a capacity for action, a superior mind exists in torture.

Unless a capacity for thinking be accompanied by a capacity

Summary

This quote emphasizes that intelligence alone is not sufficient for a truly superior mind. It suggests that unless one's ability to think and analyze is complemented by a willingness to take action and implement their ideas, the brilliance of their mind will remain trapped and tormented. In other words, the potential for greatness lies not only in the power to conceive innovative thoughts but also in the drive to transform those thoughts into tangible outcomes through decisive action.

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