Ideal Quote by Max Stirner
“Man with the great M is only an ideal, the species only something thought of.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical Essay: The Ego and Its Own, 1844
Ideal concepts exist only as mental constructs, not as tangible realities.
In simple terms: Ideas are mental, not real.
Question your assumptions.
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When to use this quote
- political theory
- personal belief systems
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you treat ideas as facts?
- Can ideals shape actions?
Ideas may influence behavior despite being intangible.