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“To think is to ignore the differences, to generalize, to abstract.” quote by Jorge Luis Borges
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““To think is to ignore the differences, to generalize, to abstract.””

Jorge Luis Borges

About This Quote

Source Essay: Literary Criticism, 1942

Thinking abstracts away differences, leading to generalizations.

In simple terms: Thinking abstracts differences.

Key Takeaway

Beware of over‑generalization.

Themes

philosophy abstraction generalization

Mood

analytical thoughtful

Type

philosophical educational

When to use this quote

  • education
  • critical thinking
  • policy making
  • art critique

Key Concepts

Epistemology cognitive bias

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does abstraction help?
  • How to balance detail and generalization?
A Different Perspective

Abstraction can also reveal patterns.

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