Quote by Henri Frederic Amiel

Analysis kills spontaneity. The grain once ground into flour springs and germinates no more.

Analysis kills spontaneity. The grain once ground into flour

Summary

This quote suggests that overthinking and examining things too much can hinder natural creativity and intuition. When we overanalyze a situation, we lose the element of spontaneity and freshness that comes with not being bound by rigid analysis. The analogy of the grain being ground into flour implies that once we break something down to its smallest components, it loses its potential for growth and development. Therefore, the quote emphasizes the importance of embracing spontaneity and allowing ideas and actions to flourish without being stifled by excessive analysis.

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Analysis

By Henri Frederic Amiel

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