Quote by Arthur Erickson

There is a single thread of attitude, a single direction of flow, that joins our present time to its early burgeoning in Mediterranean civilization.

There is a single thread of attitude, a single direction of

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This quote suggests that our present time is connected to the early development and growth of Mediterranean civilization through a common attitude and direction. It alludes to the idea that despite the passage of time, there is a consistent and unbroken thread that links the past to the present. This implies that the values, beliefs, and cultural foundations of the past continue to shape our present-day society, creating a continuum of influence and development.

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