Dull Quote by Mary Augusta Ward
“The thoughts and opinions of one human being, if they are sincere, must always have an interest for some other human beings. The world is there to think about; and if we have lived, or are living, with any sort of energy, we must have thought about it, and about ourselves in relation to it - thought 'furiously' often. And it is out of the many 'thinkings' of many folk, strong or weak, dull or far-ranging, that thought itself grows.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Sir George's Wife, 1902
Sincere thoughts naturally consider others, and collective thinking expands the mind.
In simple terms: Thinking about others deepens ideas.
Key Takeaway
Share sincere reflections with others.
Themes
empathy
intellectual growth
community
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- education
- public speaking
- writing groups
- family discussions
Key Concepts
philosophy
collective cognition
self-awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does sincerity affect the impact of your ideas?
- In what ways does community thinking shape individual insight?
A Different Perspective
May personal bias limit the universality of one's thoughts.
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