Quote by Henry Miller

When you know what men are capable of you marvel neither at their sublimity nor their baseness. There are no limits in either direction apparently.

When you know what men are capable of you marvel neither at

Summary

This quote suggests that when we have an understanding of the potential for greatness and depravity that exists within humans, we no longer find it surprising when individuals exhibit either extraordinary achievements or despicable behavior. It implies that human beings possess an inherent duality, capable of remarkable and extraordinary feats as well as extreme acts of cruelty or immorality. Therefore, the quote reminds us not to be too amazed or shocked by the actions of individuals, as human capabilities have no apparent bounds in either direction.

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By Henry Miller

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