Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Exclusively of the abstract sciences, the largest and worthiest portion of our knowledge consists of aphorisms: and the greatest and best of men is but an aphorism.

Exclusively of the abstract sciences, the largest and worthi

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This quote suggests that beyond the realm of abstract sciences, the majority of our knowledge is encapsulated in aphorisms, which are concise and insightful statements of truth. It implies that the most valuable knowledge comes in the form of concise wisdom, and even the most exceptional individuals are merely condensed versions of these aphorisms, embodying profound ideas in their actions and character. Thus, aphorisms serve as pillars of wisdom that contribute significantly to our understanding of the world and our place in it.

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Proverbial Wisdom

By Samuel Taylor Coleridge

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