The voice of the intellect is soft one, but it does not rest until it has gained a hearing. Ultimately, after endless rebuffs, it succeeds. This is one of the few points in which one may be optimistic about the future of mankind.

Sigmund Freud
About This Quote

This quote is a reference to a Chinese proverb. The characters of the proverb, “知識沉默，不曾停止”, mean something like, “Knowledge remains silent, but never stops demanding a hearing.” In other words, people who have the knowledge to solve problems, but don’t communicate their ideas, are being foolish. Communication is key to solving problems.

Source: The Future Of An Illusion

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