"There is no expedient to which man will not resort to avoid the real labor of thinking."
Can someone rephrase this one, or simply explain it? I can't seem to understand it.

Thank you.Oh wait. I think it means.
- A man will go to every expedient to avoid the real labor thinking?

Right? Meh..

Question

"There is no expedient to which man will not resort to avoid the real labor of thinking." 
Can someone rephrase this one, or simply explain it? I can't seem to understand it.

Thank you.Oh wait. I think it means. 
- A man will go to every expedient to avoid the real labor thinking?

Right? Meh..

Answer

An "expedient" is a means of attaining a goal, usually in a way that is considered somewhat improper, immoral, or sacrificial.

Basically, the statement means that people will use anything they can to avoid having to think too hard.

Answer

Oh wait. I think it means.
- A man will go to every expedient to avoid the real labor thinking?

Right? Meh..

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