Corners Quote by George Sand
“A man is not a wall, whose stones are crushed upon the road; or a pipe, whose fragments are thrown away at a street corner. The fragments of an intellect are always good.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: La Petite Fille du siècle by George Sand, 1845
Intellect fragments are valuable, even when broken, unlike a wall or pipe that is discarded.
In simple terms: Broken ideas still hold worth.
Value ideas despite setbacks.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- personal growth
- creative work
- overcoming adversity
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize value in fragmented thoughts?
- What prevents you from discarding broken ideas?
Ideas can be dismissed if not recognized.