L 23
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If this is philosophy it is at any rate a philosophy that is not in its right mind.
— Georg Christoph Lichtenberg
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "If this is philosophy it is at any rate a philosophy that is not in its right mind." in the context of "L 23" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Georg Christoph Lichtenberg" (Quotes, Aphorisms (1765-1799): This section was begun primarily with translations by R. J. Hollingdale, augmented by other sources, including Selected Writings of Georg C. Lichtenberg (1893) edited by Adolf Wilbrandt., Notebook L (1793-1796))
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About Georg Christoph Lichtenberg
Georg Christoph Lichtenberg (1 July 1742 – 24 February 1799) was a German scientist, satirist, and philosopher.
About Georg Christoph Lichtenberg
Georg Christoph Lichtenberg (1 July 1742 – 24 February 1799) was a German scientist, satirist, and philosopher.
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