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Errors Quote by Martin Heidegger

“he who thinks great thoughts often makes great errors” quote by Martin Heidegger
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“he who thinks great thoughts often makes great errors”

Martin Heidegger

About This Quote

Source Lecture: Being and Time, Martin Heidegger, 1927

Suggests that profound thinking can lead to significant mistakes.

In simple terms: Great thoughts risk great errors.

Key Takeaway

Balance deep thought with caution.

Themes

philosophy error thought

Mood

cautious critical

Type

lecture philosophical

When to use this quote

  • academic research
  • creative brainstorming
  • decision making
  • ethical deliberation

Key Concepts

epistemology risk assessment

Questions to Reflect On

  • When has a big idea backfired?
  • How can you mitigate errors in thinking?
A Different Perspective

Overthinking may cause paralysis.

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