Quote by Thomas Carlyle

Thought once awakened does not again slumber; unfolds itself into a System of Thought; grows, in man after man, generation after generation, --till its full stature is reached, and such System of Thought can grow no farther, but must give place to another.

Thought once awakened does not again slumber; unfolds itself

Summary

This quote suggests that once an idea or thought is awakened in someone's mind, it continues to evolve and develop into a comprehensive system of thought. It asserts that this growth and expansion of ideas can persist, passing from one individual to another and spanning across generations. Eventually, this system of thought reaches its peak and cannot evolve any further, making way for a new system of thought to take its place. It implies that ideas and philosophies are fluid and subject to continuous transformation and progress over time.

By Thomas Carlyle

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