Johann Wolfgang von Goethe: Theories usually result from the precipitate reasoning of an impatient mind which would like to be rid of phenomena and

Theories usually result from the precipitate reasoning of an impatient mind whic — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Theories usually result from the precipitate reasoning of an impatient mind which would like to be rid of phenomena and replaces them with images, concepts, indeed often with mere words.

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