Football strategy does not originate in a scrimmage: it is useless to expect solutions in a political campaign.
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The thinker dies, but his thoughts are beyond the reach of destruction. Men are mortal; but ideas are immortal.
Interpretation
What this quote means
While individuals may perish, their ideas and thoughts can live on indefinitely.
Walter Lippmann's quote reflects the enduring nature of human ideas in contrast to the temporality of human life. Though thinkers may pass away, the concepts and innovations they contribute to society endure, influencing future generations and shaping the world long after their demise.
Themes
IdeasImmortalityThoughtPhilosophyLegacy
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a lecture about influential thinkers and their lasting impact.
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