Quote by Elias Canetti

It is important to say all the great thoughts again, without knowing that they have already been said.

It is important to say all the great thoughts again, without

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This quote emphasizes the significance of expressing our own unique thoughts and ideas, even if they have already been shared by others in the past. By disregarding whether an idea has been previously articulated, we contribute to the ongoing exchange of knowledge and maintain the power of independent thinking. It encourages us to have confidence in our insights and contributes to the continuous evolution of human intellectual development.

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