Quote by Leon Jouhaux

We too, through lack of knowledge and of sufficiently mature reflection, mistook the visible outward appearance of the phenomenon for the phenomenon itself.

We too, through lack of knowledge and of sufficiently mature

Summary

This quote suggests that our perception of the world is often limited by our lack of knowledge and critical thinking. It implies that we tend to judge or understand things based solely on their external appearance, without delving deeper into their true essence or underlying reality. By doing so, we make the mistake of overlooking fundamental aspects and complexities of phenomena, thus hindering our understanding and interpretation of the world around us.

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By Leon Jouhaux

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