Quote by Aldous Huxley

The course of every intellectual, if he pursues his journey long and unflinchingly enough, ends in the obvious, from which the non-intellectuals have never stirred.

The course of every intellectual, if he pursues his journey

Summary

This quote suggests that intellectuals, through their relentless pursuit of knowledge, eventually reach a point of understanding that seems obvious to them. It implies that non-intellectuals have remained stagnant in their perception and do not explore beyond what is readily apparent. The quote highlights the potential gap between intellectuals and non-intellectuals in terms of deep understanding and critical thinking.

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