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Judy:
I am looking for the interpretation of the this quote by Immanuel Kant
“out of timber so crooked as that from which man is made nothing entirely straight can be carved”
Need by 2/20/08
Gurmit:
Hello Judy:
Thanks for your comment and question.
My view on this quote is that Immanuel Kant is saying that humans are all crooked; some a bit more than others. That’s why he says “nothing entirely straight can be carved.” And I happen to agree with him!
It’s certainly a very interesting quote and I might write a post on it someday after thinking a bit more about it.
Hope this helps.