Quote by Thomas Traherne

Is it not strange, that an infant should be heir of the whole world, and see those mysteries which the books of the learned never unfold?

Is it not strange, that an infant should be heir of the whol

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This quote implies that it is peculiar that an infant, who has just entered the world, inherits the entirety of its vastness and is able to perceive the mysteries that even learned individuals in society cannot comprehend. It highlights the innate curiosity and potential for understanding that exists in every human being from the very beginning of their lives.

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