Quote by Samuel Butler

There is nothing so unthinkable as thought, unless it be the entire absence of thought.

There is nothing so unthinkable as thought, unless it be the

Summary

This quote suggests that the act of thinking is truly extraordinary and powerful. It implies that the human capacity for thought is unparalleled, as the absence of thought is even more unusual and unimaginable. It highlights the contrast between the immense potential of thought and the emptiness that comes from the absence of any intellectual activity. Thus, the quote emphasizes the significance of thoughtful contemplation and the importance of exercising our unique ability to think.

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Thought

By Samuel Butler

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