Long Quote by Albert Schweitzer
“Everything deep is also simple and can be reproduced simply as long as its reference to the whole truth is maintained. But what matters is not what is witty but what is true.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Ethics and Truth, 1935
True insight is simple and reproducible when aligned with whole truth, not merely clever.
In simple terms: Truth is simple, reproducible, and aligned with whole truth, not just wit.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize truth over cleverness.
Themes
truth
simplicity
integrity
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- academic writing
- ethical debates
- teaching
Key Concepts
epistemology
philosophy
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you test if an idea aligns with whole truth?
- When is wit appropriate without compromising truth?
A Different Perspective
May undervalue creative wit in problem solving.
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