Quote by GeorgesLouis Leclerc Buffon

The human mind cannot create anything. It produces nothing until after having been fertilized by experience and meditation; its acquisitions are the gems of its production.

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Summary

This quote suggests that the human mind is not capable of creating anything independently. Instead, it relies on experiences and deep thinking to cultivate knowledge and develop new ideas. The mind is compared to a field that needs to be fertilized by external input and internal reflection in order to bear fruit. The quote further implies that the mind's true accomplishments are the valuable insights and understanding gained through this process of learning and contemplation.

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By GeorgesLouis Leclerc Buffon

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