Clinging Quote by Henry David Thoreau
“Philosophy, having crept clinging to the rocks so far, puts out its feelers many ways in vain.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Nature and philosophy, 1854
Philosophy clings to solid foundations yet reaches out in many futile attempts to grasp meaning.
In simple terms: Philosophy struggles to find purpose.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions.
Themes
philosophy
nature
existence
Mood
contemplative
skeptical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic study
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
metaphysics
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we persist in futile searches?
- What gives philosophy value?
A Different Perspective
Can be seen as overly pessimistic.
