Quote by Yevgeny Zamyatin

Man ceased to be an ape, vanquished the ape, on the day the first book was written.

Man ceased to be an ape, vanquished the ape, on the day the

Summary

This quote suggests that the act of writing and creation of books is what distinguished humans from apes and propelled them forward in evolution. It implies that the written word, by enabling communication and the preservation and sharing of knowledge, elevated humans to a higher intellectual and cultural level. The quote implies that the emergence of books signified a crucial turning point in human history, sparking a significant transformation in humanity's capabilities and potential.

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By Yevgeny Zamyatin

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