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Being human Quote by Stephanie Crayencour

“Un homme qui lit, ou qui pense, ou qui calcule, appartient a' l'espe' ce et non au sexe; dans ses meilleurs moments, il e chappe me" me a' l'humain. A person who reads or thinks or calculates, belongs to a kind and not to a gender; in his or her best moments, he or she escapes being human.” quote by Stephanie Crayencour
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“Un homme qui lit, ou qui pense, ou qui calcule, appartient a' l'espe' ce et non au sexe; dans ses meilleurs moments, il e chappe me" me a' l'humain. A person who reads or thinks or calculates, belongs to a kind and not to a gender; in his or her best moments, he or she escapes being human.”

Stephanie Crayencour

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Human Mind, 2020

Intellectual pursuits define humanity beyond gender; true humanity emerges in our best moments.

In simple terms: Thinking defines us, not gender.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate intellectual curiosity.

Themes

identity intellect humanity

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • education
  • research
  • creative writing
  • dialogue groups

Key Concepts

philosophy gender studies

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you integrate emotion with intellect?
  • What defines “best moments” for you?
A Different Perspective

Intellectualism can overlook emotional aspects.

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