Quote by Remy de Gourmont

We live less and less, and we learn more and more. Sensibility is surrendering to intelligence.

We live less and less, and we learn more and more. Sensibili

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This quote suggests that in our modern society, we are increasingly prioritizing intellectual knowledge over experiencing life fully. We are becoming more focused on gaining knowledge through learning, often at the expense of embracing our emotions and engaging in the world around us. The quote implies that our sensibility, or the ability to perceive and respond to our feelings and surroundings, is being diminished as we surrender to the pursuit of intelligence.

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