Quote by George Santayana

By nature's kindly disposition most questions which it is beyond a man's power to answer do not occur to him at all.

By nature's kindly disposition most questions which it is be

Summary

This quote suggests that nature has a protective mechanism that prevents humans from dwelling on or being bothered by questions they are unable to answer. It implies that our minds are naturally inclined to focus on inquiries that we have the ability to answer or that are within the limits of our understanding. This may be a comforting notion as it implies that we are spared the burden of pondering futile questions, allowing us to concentrate on more practical and productive thoughts.

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By George Santayana

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