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A thought is an arrow shot at the truth; it can hit a…

“A thought is an arrow shot at the truth; it can hit a point, but not cover the whole target. But the archer is too well satisfied with his success to ask anything farther.” quote by Sri Aurobindo
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“A thought is an arrow shot at the truth; it can hit a point, but not cover the whole target. But the archer is too well satisfied with his success to ask anything farther.”

Sri Aurobindo

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Thoughts target truth partially, but the thinker stops short of deeper inquiry.

In simple terms: Thoughts hit a point, not the whole truth.

Key Takeaway

Seek deeper understanding.

Themes

knowledge truth humility

Mood

reflective inquisitive

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • philosophical debate
  • personal growth
  • scientific research

Key Concepts

incompleteness introspection

Questions to Reflect On

  • What truths are you missing?
  • How can you go beyond initial conclusions?
A Different Perspective

Overanalysis can paralyze action.

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