Quote by Johann von Goethe

The person of analytic or critical intellect finds something ridiculous in everything. The person of synthetic or constructive intellect, in almost nothing.

The person of analytic or critical intellect finds something

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals with an analytic or critical intellect often approach things with a sense of skepticism and tend to find flaws or absurdity in various aspects of life. Their inclination to dissect, question, and criticize allows them to perceive absurdity in almost everything. On the other hand, individuals with a synthetic or constructive intellect tend to view things in a positive light and see potential and value in most situations. Their mindset of building and creating refrains them from perceiving things as ridiculous or flawed.

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Criticism

By Johann von Goethe

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