Quote by Aleister Crowley

The ordinary man looking at a mountain is like an illiterate person confronted with a Greek manuscript.

The ordinary man looking at a mountain is like an illiterate

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This quote suggests that a person who lacks knowledge or understanding about a subject is similar to someone who cannot read Greek when faced with a complex task. In this case, the ordinary man represents the average person who may be overwhelmed or unable to comprehend the vastness and significance of a mountain. It emphasizes the idea that without the proper knowledge or experience, certain things may seem incomprehensible or challenging to grasp.

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