Quote by Emily Dickinson

Much Madness is divinest Sense -- to a discerning Eye -- much Sense -- the starkest Madness --

Much Madness is divinest Sense -- to a discerning Eye -- muc

Summary

This quote, by Emily Dickinson, suggests that what is often considered madness by society, may actually be a great form of wisdom or extraordinary insight when viewed from a discerning perspective. It implies that what society deems as absurd or irrational might actually possess profound meaning and revolutionary ideas, highlighting the potential for unconventional thinking to be the key to truly understanding the world.

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By Emily Dickinson

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