Aldous Huxley on Intelligence and Humanity

„If we evolved a race of Isaac Newtons, that would not be progress. For the price Newton had to pay for being a supreme intellect was that he was incapable of friendship, love, fatherhood, and many other desirable things. As a man he was a failure; as a monster he was superb.“

Aldous HuxleyAldous Huxley questions whether exceptional intelligence without friendship, love, and humanity can truly be considered progress.
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Aldous Huxley was a British writer and philosopher, known for his dystopian works.

This quote by Aldous Huxley critically reflects on the relationship between exceptional intelligence, personal development, and human relationships.


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Aldous Leonard Huxley (1894–1963) was a British writer, philosopher, and visionary, best known for his dystopian novel "Brave New World." He extensively explored social, political, and cultural issues of the 20th century.

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