Quote by Ambrose Bierce

When lost in a forest go always down hill. When lost in a philosophy or doctrine go upward.

When lost in a forest go always down hill. When lost in a ph

Summary

This quote suggests that when feeling confused or disoriented in a physical forest, it is best to follow the downward slope, which often leads to a clear path or a point of civilization. However, when confronted with complex ideas or ideologies, one should take an opposing approach by going upward. This implies that in order to gain understanding and clarity, it is beneficial to delve deeper into the complexities and intricacies of philosophical or doctrinal concepts, rather than taking a simplistic or surface-level understanding.

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Philosophy

By Ambrose Bierce

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