Quote by Ludwig Wttgenstein
““Commenting on his Tractatus : It consists of two parts; the one written here plus all hat I have not written. And, it is precisely the 2n part that is most impotant.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, Ludwig Wittgenstein, 1921
The work is split between what is written and what remains unwritten, emphasizing the importance of the unwritten part.
In simple terms: Both written and unwritten parts matter.
Consider the unseen aspects of ideas.
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When to use this quote
- academic study
- personal reflection
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What essential ideas might we overlook?
- How do we value what is not said?
The unwritten may be harder to convey.