It is possible--indeed possible even according to the old conception of logic--to give in advance a description of all 'true' logical propositions. Hence there can never be surprises in logic.
Ludwig WittgensteinTalent is a spring from which fresh water always flows.- But this spring is worthless if no good use is made of it.
Ludwig WittgensteinOne cannot guess how a word functions. One has to look at its use and learn from that. But the difficulty is to remove the prejudice which stands in the way of doing this. It is not a stupid prejudice.
Ludwig WittgensteinIs my understanding only blindness to my own lack of understanding? It often seems so to me.
Ludwig Wittgenstein