Quote by Horace

Why harass with eternal purposes a mind to weak to grasp them?

Why harass with eternal purposes a mind to weak to grasp the

Summary

This quote questions the idea of pressuring or burdening a mind with thoughts or matters that it cannot comprehend or handle. It implies that it is unnecessary to relentlessly impose complex or profound concepts onto someone who is unable to understand them. The quote suggests the importance of understanding an individual's limits and not overwhelming them with ideas or expectations that they are ill-equipped to grasp or engage with effectively. Rather, it calls for respecting the limitations of a weaker mind and focusing on more suitable and comprehensible matters.

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Persuasion

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