Full Idea
A problem is a solid, synthetic mass which is broken up by means of the penetrating power of the mind.
Gist of Idea
A problem is a solid mass, which the mind must break up
Source
Novalis (Logological Fragments I [1798], 04)
Book Reference
Novalis: 'Philosophical Writings', ed/tr. Stoljar,M.M. [SUNY 1997], p.48