Quote by W. Somerset Maugham

Kant thought things, not because they were true, but because he was Kant.

Kant thought things, not because they were true, but because

Summary

This quote suggests that Kant's thoughts and beliefs were not influenced by their alignment with truth, but rather they were attributed to his own self-importance or unique perspectives as Kant. It implies that Kant's ideas were subjective and detached from objective reality, emphasizing the notion that his thinking was heavily influenced by his personal identity and authority as a prominent philosopher. It can be interpreted as a playful critique of his philosophical approach, suggesting that his ideas were shaped more by his individuality rather than a pursuit of absolute truth.

By W. Somerset Maugham

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