Quote by Thomas Henry Huxley, Letter to C

Surely it must be plain that an ingenious man could speculate without end on both sides, and find analogies for all his dreams. Nor does it help me to tell me that the aspirations of mankindhttp://aleph0.clarku.edu/huxley/letters/60.html

Surely it must be plain that an ingenious man could speculat

Summary

This quote suggests that a clever person can generate endless speculations and find justifications for their beliefs or ideas using analogies. The idea being conveyed is that one's ability to reason and create connections may not necessarily lead to gaining a deeper understanding of truth or reality. Additionally, the quote implies that being told about the common hopes and dreams of humanity does not assist in this pursuit of knowledge and understanding. The quote reflects a skeptical perspective on the limitations and potential biases of human reasoning.

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By Thomas Henry Huxley, Letter to C

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