Everything is complicated; if that were not so, life and poetry and everything else would be a bore.
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Perhaps it is of more value to infuriate philosophers than to go along with them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Challenging established thinkers can be more beneficial than simply agreeing with them.
Wallace Stevens suggests that provoking philosophical thought may lead to greater value than simply adhering to conventional wisdom. This statement implies that the act of questioning and challenging existing ideas fosters deeper understanding and innovation, encouraging an environment where new thoughts can emerge and flourish.
Themes
PhilosophyChallengeThoughtValueInnovation
In practice
Example use cases
In a debate about philosophical ideas, this quote could be used to advocate for critical thinking.
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