Quote by Thomas Carlyle

For man is not the creature and product of Mechanism; but, in a far truer sense, its creator and producer.

For man is not the creature and product of Mechanism; but, i

Summary

This quote suggests that humans should not be seen merely as products of a mechanistic world, but as the ones who have created and produced that world. It challenges the notion that humans are passive beings who are shaped by their external environments. Instead, it emphasizes their agency, creativity, and capacity to shape and control their surroundings. This perspective highlights the unique power and influence humans have in shaping the world in which they live.

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By Thomas Carlyle

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