Quote by Tom T. Hall

The first guy who came up with the concept of religion was sitting out under a tree. I'm sure of that.

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This quote suggests that the origin of religion can be traced back to a simple individual, sitting under a tree and contemplating spiritual ideas. It implies that religion began with a visionary person who started questioning the existence of something greater than themselves. It highlights the idea that religion is not a complex institution but rather a reflection of human curiosity and wonder about the mysteries of life and the universe.

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