Quote by Hannah Arendt

To expect truth to come from thinking signifies that we mistake the need to think with the urge to know.

To expect truth to come from thinking signifies that we mist

Summary

This quote is highlighting the danger of equating thinking with obtaining truth. It suggests that we often assume that by continuously thinking and analyzing, we will reach an ultimate truth or understanding. However, the quote argues that this assumption is misguided. It implies that the desire to know should not be solely reliant on thinking, as thinking alone does not necessarily lead to truth. It challenges us to recognize that true understanding may require more than just intellectual contemplation and to be mindful of the limitations of our thinking process.

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Truth Mistakes

By Hannah Arendt

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