Quote by Wallace Stevens

Thought is an infection. In the case of certain thoughts, it becomes an epidemic.

Thought is an infection. In the case of certain thoughts, it

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This quote suggests that ideas or thoughts have the ability to spread rapidly and influence a large number of individuals. When certain thoughts are particularly powerful or compelling, they can spread like an epidemic, capturing people's minds and shaping their actions and beliefs. It implies that thoughts can be contagious, emphasizing the influential nature of ideas and their potential to impact society on a significant scale.

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