Quote by George Santayana

The human mind is not rich enough to drive many horses abreast and wants one general scheme, under which it strives to bring everything.

The human mind is not rich enough to drive many horses abrea

Summary

This quote suggests that the human mind has limitations and cannot handle multiple complex tasks or ideas simultaneously. Instead, it tends to favor simplicity and seeks a single overarching framework or plan to encompass everything. Essentially, the quote implies that individuals often have a natural inclination to simplify and streamline their thinking processes by fitting various aspects of life into one comprehensive framework to make it more manageable for the mind to comprehend.

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Concentration

By George Santayana

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