Quote by Elias Canetti

The profoundest thoughts of the philosophers have something trickle about them. A lot disappears in order for something to suddenly appear in the palm of the hand.

The profoundest thoughts of the philosophers have something

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This quote suggests that the deep and complex ideas conceived by philosophers often undergo a process of refinement and simplification before they are presented to the world. It implies that philosophers distill their thoughts, letting go of superfluous elements in order for the essence of their ideas to be easily grasped. It emphasizes the transformative nature of philosophical thinking, where a multitude of ideas and concepts are condensed into a powerful and concise form, allowing the truth to be understood with clarity and precision.

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