Quote by Charles Caleb Colton

Logic is a large drawer, containing some useful instruments, and many more that are superfluous. A wise man will look into it for two purposes, to avail himself of those instruments that are really useful, and to admire the ingenuity with which those that are not so, are assorted and arranged.

Logic is a large drawer, containing some useful instruments,

Summary

This quote suggests that logic is a vast repository of various tools and concepts, some of which are genuinely valuable while others are unnecessary. According to the quote, a wise person will engage with logic in two ways. Firstly, they will extract and utilize the tools that are truly beneficial. Secondly, they will appreciate the cleverness exhibited in the organization and categorization of the less useful instruments within the drawer. In essence, this quote encourages individuals to discern the valuable from the trivial in the realm of logic, allowing for both practical application and intellectual appreciation.

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Logic

By Charles Caleb Colton

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