"A true history of human events would show that a far larger proportion of our acts are the result of sudden impulse and accident than of that reason of which we so much boast"
- Peter Cooper
About this Quote
This quote by Peter Cooper recommends that human beings frequently act impulsively and without much thought, instead of utilizing the reason and logic that we so frequently pride ourselves on. Cooper suggests that if we were to look at a true history of human occasions, we would see that a much larger percentage of our actions are the result of abrupt impulse and chance, instead of the rational idea that we so frequently credit to ourselves. This quote speaks with the idea that human beings are often irrational and unpredictable, which our choices are frequently made without much thought or factor to consider. It likewise recommends that we need to be more conscious of our actions and think more thoroughly before we act, as our decisions can have far-reaching consequences.
This quote is written / told by Peter Cooper between February 12, 1791 and April 4, 1883. He/she was a famous Inventor from USA.
The author also have 1 other quotes.
"A lawyer without history or literature is a mechanic, a mere working mason; if he possesses some knowledge of these, he may venture to call himself an architect"
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"It is humiliating to remain with our hands folded while others write history. It matters little who wins. To make a people great it is necessary to send them to battle even if you have to kick them in the pants. That is what I shall do"
