Pride is founded not on the sense of happiness, but on the sense of power.
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That which is not, shall never be; that which is, shall never cease to be. To the wise, these truths are self-evident.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that reality is immutable and that those who understand this find it obvious.
William Hazlitt's quote reflects on the nature of existence, emphasizing that what is not in existence will never come to be, while what currently exists will endure indefinitely. It suggests that true wisdom lies in recognizing and accepting these fundamental truths about reality, which may be apparent to those who are insightful.
Themes
ExistenceRealityWisdomTruthImmutability
In practice
Example use cases
During a philosophical seminar discussing the nature of reality.
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