Quote by Anatole France

Of all the ways of defining man, the worst is the one which makes him out to be a rational animal.

Of all the ways of defining man, the worst is the one which

Summary

This quote suggests that labeling humans as solely rational beings is the most limiting and flawed way of understanding them. It implies that humans possess various complex qualities and aspects beyond rationality, such as emotions, intuition, and creativity. By reducing human nature to mere rationality, this definition fails to acknowledge the deeper complexity and diversity of human experiences and behaviors.

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Humanity

By Anatole France

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