Quote by Antoine de Saint-Exupery

We say nothing essential about the cathedral when we speak of its stones. We say nothing essential about Man when we seek to define him by the qualities of men.

We say nothing essential about the cathedral when we speak o

Summary

This quote suggests that the true essence or significance of something or someone cannot be fully understood or expressed by focusing solely on their physical or external attributes. When referring to a cathedral, merely mentioning its stones does not capture its beauty, history, or spiritual atmosphere. Similarly, trying to define or understand humanity solely through the qualities or characteristics of individual men overlooks the essence and complexity of human beings as a collective. True understanding requires going beyond surface-level descriptions and embracing the deeper, intangible aspects that truly define and shape the subject.

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By Antoine de Saint-Exupery

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