Full Idea
Generalization, the spelling out of continuous systems, in thought, in sentiment, in deed, is the true end of life.
Gist of Idea
Generalization is the true end of life
Source
Charles Sanders Peirce (Reasoning and the Logic of Things [1898], III)
Book Reference
Peirce,Charles Sanders: 'Reasoning and the Logic of Things', ed/tr. Ketner,K.L. [Harvard 1992], p.163
A Reaction
I take understanding to be the true aim of life, and full grasp of particulars (e.g. of particular people) is as necessary as generalisation. This is still a very nice bold idea.