Quote by Frederick the Great

It seems to me that man is made to act rather than to know: the principles of things escape our most persevering researches.

It seems to me that man is made to act rather than to know:

Summary

This quote suggests that human nature is inclined towards action rather than acquiring knowledge. It implies that despite our persistent efforts to understand the fundamental principles of the world, they elude our understanding. It implies that as humans, we are more predisposed to engaging in activities and experiences rather than to purely seeking knowledge or profound understanding, as the essence of things remains mysterious and beyond our full comprehension.

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By Frederick the Great

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