Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson

There is no progress whatever. Everything is just the same as it was thousands, and tens of thousands, of years ago. The outward form changes. The essence does not change.

There is no progress whatever. Everything is just the same a

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This quote suggests that despite the appearance of progress and change in the world, the fundamental nature of things remains constant. It implies that while society may develop and evolve over time, the underlying principles and truths of existence remain unaltered. The quote challenges the notion of progress by highlighting the enduring nature of life's essence and implies that our advancements may be superficial, failing to address the deeper aspects of human nature and existence.

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