Quote by Henry Miller

Any genuine philosophy leads to action and from action back again to wonder, to the enduring fact of mystery.

Any genuine philosophy leads to action and from action back

Summary

This quote highlights that a genuine philosophy is not simply a theoretical exercise, but one that prompts individuals to take action based on their beliefs. The act of engaging philosophically with the world leads individuals to a state of wonder, where they contemplate the enduring mysteries of life. It suggests that philosophy is not just an intellectual pursuit, but a pathway that ultimately brings individuals full circle, back to the recognition and contemplation of the inexplicable aspects of existence.

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Philosophy

By Henry Miller

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