Quote by Gustav Spet, Wisdom or Reason, 1

Nihil est in intellectu, quod non fuerit in historia, et omne, quod fuit in historia, deberet esse in intellectu.Nothing is in intellect which has not been in history, and everything that was in history should also be in intellect.

Nihil est in intellectu, quod non fuerit in historia, et omn

Summary

This quote suggests that everything we understand and think about today has its roots in history. Our knowledge and ideas cannot exist in isolation; they are built upon the events, experiences, and knowledge of the past. It emphasizes the importance of studying history in order to gain a deeper understanding of the present and to ensure that the lessons and insights from the past are taken into account in our intellectual pursuits.

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By Gustav Spet, Wisdom or Reason, 1

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