Quote by Immanuel Kant

All the interests of my reason, speculative as well as practical, combine in the three following questions: 1. What can I know? 2. What ought I to do? 3. What may I hope?

All the interests of my reason, speculative as well as pract

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their intellectual curiosity and moral reflection by highlighting the three fundamental questions that drive their thinking: the limits of knowledge (epistemology), ethical duties and responsibilities (ethics), and the possibilities and merits of optimism (hope). By seeking answers to these questions, the speaker aims to gain a comprehensive understanding of the world and their place in it, encompassing both theoretical and practical aspects of life.

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