Quote by Wilfrid Sheed

One reason the human race has such a low opinion of itself is that it gets so much of its wisdom from writers.

One reason the human race has such a low opinion of itself i

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This quote suggests that the human race tends to have a negative view of itself because it relies heavily on the wisdom and knowledge passed down from writers. It implies that literature and written works can shape our understanding of the world and subsequently influence our self-perception. By emphasizing the influence of writers, the quote implies that our collective self-image may be disproportionately affected by the perspectives and opinions embedded in literary works.

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