Conclusion Quote by Edgar Allan Poe
“After reading all that has been written, and after thinking all that can be thought, on the topics of God and the soul, the man who has a right to say that he thinks at all, will find himself face to face with the conclusion that, on these topics, the most profound thought is that which can be the least easily distinguished from the most superficial sentiment.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Philosophy of God and the Soul”, 1845
Deep contemplation often blurs profound insight with superficial sentiment.
In simple terms: Deep thoughts can seem simple.
Seek depth beyond surface.
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When to use this quote
- religious study
- personal meditation
- academic discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What distinguishes profound from superficial thought?
- How can we recognize true insight?
Complex ideas may be oversimplified.