Quote by Lionel Trilling

There is no connection between the political ideas of our educated class and the deep places of the imagination.

There is no connection between the political ideas of our ed

Summary

This quote suggests that the political beliefs held by the educated class are not aligned with the profound realms of imagination. It implies that the educated class's ideas may be rooted in logical reasoning, social theories, or academic learning, but lack the creative, intuitive, and imaginative aspects. It highlights a disconnect between the intellectual and the imaginative dimensions of human thinking, suggesting that political ideologies and imaginative thinking operate in separate realms.

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By Lionel Trilling

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