Quote by Soren Kierkegaard

The paradox is really the pathos of intellectual life and just as only great souls are exposed to passions it is only the great thinker who is exposed to what I call paradoxes, which are nothing else than grandiose thoughts in embryo.

The paradox is really the pathos of intellectual life and ju

Summary

This quote suggests that paradoxes are an integral part of intellectual life, and only great thinkers are capable of recognizing and grappling with them. Paradoxes are described as the "pathos" or emotional intensity of intellectual pursuits, similar to how great souls are driven by passions. The quote further characterizes paradoxes as powerful thoughts in their early stages, possessing immense potential for profound insights. Therefore, encountering and understanding paradoxes is seen as a hallmark of a great intellect.

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By Soren Kierkegaard

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