He is not apprehended by reason, but by life.

About This Quote

In the world of philosophy, the role of reason is to apprehend the truth. That’s what apprehends meaning. Without reason, there is no meaning. What captures meaning is life. Without life, there is no meaning.

Source: War And Peace

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