Quote by Henry David Thoreau, A Week on t

It is interesting to observe with what singular unanimity the farthest sundered nations and generations consent to give completeness and roundness to an ancient fable, of which they indistinctly appreciate the beauty or the truth. By a faint and dream-like effort, though it be only by the vote of a scientific body, the dullest posterity slowly add some trait to the mythus. As when astronomers call the lately discovered planet Neptune; or the asteroid Astr

It is interesting to observe with what singular unanimity th

Summary

This quote reflects on the universal nature of ancient fables and myths. It highlights how people from vastly different countries and time periods can come together and agree on the significance and relevance of these stories, even if they may not fully grasp their beauty or truth. The quote also mentions the gradual evolution of these myths, where even the most mundane scientific discoveries or official designations can become associated with ancient mythology, further enriching the collective narrative.

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By Henry David Thoreau, A Week on t

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