Full Idea
The mind conceptualizes objects; yet objects impinge upon the mind.
Gist of Idea
The mind conceptualizes objects; yet objects impinge upon the mind
Source
David Wiggins (Sameness and Substance Renewed [2001], 3.6)
Book Reference
Wiggins,David: 'Sameness and Substance Renewed' [CUP 2001], p.105
A Reaction
I like this piece of simple common sense. I personally don't think you can reach first base in a sensible discussion if you don't face up to both sides of this idea (especially the second half, which many philosophers, especially of language, neglect).