Quote by Eugenio Montale

Man cannot produce a single work without the assistance of the slow, assiduous, corrosive worm of thought.

Man cannot produce a single work without the assistance of t

Summary

This quote suggests that human creativity and innovation cannot exist without the gradual, diligent, and transformative process of thought. It likens the role of thought to a worm that slowly works its way through the mind, gradually shaping and refining ideas. Just as a worm weakens and breaks down its surroundings, thought corrodes the conventional patterns of thinking to give birth to new perspectives and creations. It emphasizes the importance of deep contemplation and reflection in the process of creating meaningful works.

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Thought

By Eugenio Montale

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