Quote by W. Winwood Reade

If we look into ourselves we discover propensities which declare that our intellects have arisen from a lower form; could our minds be made visible we should find them tailed.

If we look into ourselves we discover propensities which dec

Summary

This quote suggests that upon introspection, we may find certain inclinations within ourselves that indicate our intellectual development has evolved from a more primitive state. It implies that if we could visualize our minds, we would notice features resembling a tail, symbolizing our connection to our animalistic origins and implying a link between human intelligence and our ancestral past. The quote highlights the idea that despite our advanced intellects, remnants of our primitive nature still remain within us.

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By W. Winwood Reade

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