Conformity Quote by Jacques Maritain
“The truth of practical intellect is understood not as conformity to an extramental being but as conformity to a right desire; the end is no longer to know what is, but to bring into existence that which is not yet.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Integral Humanism, Jacques Maritain, 1935
Practical intellect seeks to create new realities guided by proper desire, not merely to match an external absolute.
In simple terms: Intellect should shape new possibilities, not just recognize existing ones.
Align desires with creative action.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- innovation projects
- social reform
- artistic creation
- entrepreneurial ventures
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What desires drive your creative work?
- How do you balance idealism with feasibility?
May overlook practical constraints or ethical limits of desire.