Quote by A. E. Housman

The most important truth which has ever been uttered, and the greatest discovery ever made in the moral world.

The most important truth which has ever been uttered, and th

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This quote suggests that there is a profound truth or discovery that holds utmost significance in the realm of morality. It implies that this truth surpasses all other truths or discoveries and stands as the pinnacle of moral understanding. The quote's brevity emphasizes the importance and weightiness of this revelation, positioning it as an immensely consequential and fundamental finding in the domain of human ethics and behavior.

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