Quote by Leo Nikolaevich Tolstoy

I have discovered nothing new, I have only perceived what I already knew.

I have discovered nothing new, I have only perceived what I

Summary

This quote implies that the speaker hasn't actually discovered any new knowledge or information, but rather, they have come to perceive or understand what they already knew in a deeper or more insightful way. It suggests that true understanding and discovery lie in the ability to see familiar concepts from a fresh perspective and gain a new level of insight or clarity.

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Wisdom Life Truth Knowledge

By Leo Nikolaevich Tolstoy

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