Quote by W. Somerset Maugham

Men have an extraordinarily erroneous opinion of their position in nature; and the error is ineradicable.


Men have an extraordinarily erroneous opinion of their posit

Summary

This quote suggests that men have a deeply flawed and unchangeable perception of their place within the natural world. It highlights the notion that humans tend to overestimate their significance and importance, holding a misguided belief that they occupy a higher status compared to other natural beings. Despite being erroneous, this perception is deeply ingrained in human thinking and remains resistant to correction.

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Nature
By W. Somerset Maugham
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