Quote by Georg C. Lichtenberg

The Greeks possessed a knowledge of human nature we seem hardly able to attain to without passing through the strengthening hibernation of a new barbarism.

The Greeks possessed a knowledge of human nature we seem har

Summary

This quote suggests that the ancient Greeks had a deep understanding of human nature that seems difficult for us to grasp without going through a period of chaos or regression. It implies that modern society may have become disconnected from fundamental truths about human behavior and the human experience. The quote possibly implies that by re-examining the wisdom of the Greeks, we can regain valuable insights into ourselves and our society.

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Knowledge

By Georg C. Lichtenberg

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