Quote by Ambrose Bierce

There is nothing new under the sun but there are lots of old things we don't know.

There is nothing new under the sun but there are lots of old

Summary

This quote suggests that although there may not be completely new ideas or concepts, there are still many existing things that remain unknown to us. It implies that there is much knowledge and wisdom yet to be discovered or revealed, reminding us of the vast depth of our world and the potential for continued learning and exploration.

By Ambrose Bierce

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