Quote by Milan Kundera

The light that radiates from the great novels time can never dim, for human existence is perpetually being forgotten by man and thus the novelists discoveries, however old they may be, will never cease to astonish.

The light that radiates from the great novels time can never

Summary

This quote highlights the enduring and illuminating nature of great novels. It suggests that the insights and discoveries made by novelists, no matter how old they may be, will always have the power to astonish the readers. The quote also reflects on the tendency of humans to forget the essence of human existence over time. Despite this forgetfulness, the light of wisdom and truth found in remarkable novels will never diminish, serving as a source of perennial amazement and understanding for generations to come.

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