Quote by Susan Sontag

The becoming of man is the history of the exhaustion of his possibilities.

The becoming of man is the history of the exhaustion of his

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This quote suggests that the process of human development and progress is closely tied to the exploration and eventual depletion of mankind's capabilities and potential. It implies that throughout history, humans have repeatedly pushed the boundaries of what they are capable of achieving, exhausting one set of possibilities before moving on to discover new ones. It highlights the continuous pursuit of improvement and growth as an inherent part of the human experience, with each generation building upon the accomplishments and limitations of the past.

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