Quote by Arthur Schopenhauer

The greatest achievements of the human mind are generally received with distrust.

The greatest achievements of the human mind are generally re

Summary

This quote suggests that innovative and remarkable ideas or accomplishments originating from the human mind are often met with skepticism and doubt rather than acceptance and enthusiasm. It implies that groundbreaking ideas are frequently viewed with suspicion and hesitation by society, which may be due to a resistance to change or fear of the unknown. This phenomenon highlights the tendency of people to initially discredit or be unwilling to embrace radical or unconventional ideas.

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