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LXXXII explained
A brief aphoristic chapter offering two pieces of practical wisdom: when lost in a forest, go downhill; when lost in a philosophy or doctrine, go upward.
What happens
A brief aphoristic chapter offering two pieces of practical wisdom: when lost in a forest, go downhill; when lost in a philosophy or doctrine, go upward.
Key passages
“When lost in a forest go always down hill. When lost in a philosophy or doctrine go upward.”
If you are disoriented in the woods, follow the downward slope to find your way out; if you are confused by a belief system, seek higher understanding.
The chapter presents contrasting advice for physical versus intellectual disorientation.