Famous quote by Johann Gottlieb Fichte

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By philosophy the mind of man comes to itself, and from henceforth rests on itself without foreign aid, and is completel
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"By philosophy the mind of man comes to itself, and from henceforth rests on itself without foreign aid, and is completely master of itself, as the dancer of his feet, or the boxer of his hands"

- Johann Gottlieb Fichte

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This quote by Johann Gottlieb Fichte speaks with the power of approach in helping the mind of man to end up being self-sufficient and independent. Through viewpoint, the mind has the ability to come to a place of understanding and clarity, allowing it to stand on its own without counting on external sources for guidance. This newfound self-reliance is likened to the dancer who is in control of his feet, or the fighter who is in control of his hands. Simply put, the mind is now in control of itself and is no longer depending on outdoors forces. This quote speaks to the power of viewpoint in helping the mind to end up being self-dependent and independent, and to be in control of its own destiny.

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Germany Flag This quote is written / told by Johann Gottlieb Fichte between May 19, 1762 and January 27, 1814. He/she was a famous Philosopher from Germany. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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