Quote by Thomas Jefferson
While wading through the whimsies, the puerilities, and unintelligible jargon of this work Plato's Republic, I laid it down often to ask myself how it could have been that the world should have so long consented to give reputation to such nonsense as this?
Summary
In this quote, the speaker expresses their bewilderment and frustration while reading Plato's Republic. They find the ideas presented in the book to be absurd and incomprehensible, questioning how it gained such widespread acclaim and credibility throughout history. The quote reflects the speaker's struggle to understand the value others place on a work that they personally find filled with whimsical and immature ideas, highlighting their confusion and disbelief.
Topics
Philosophy
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