Quote by Hans Christian Andersen

Many, many steeples would have to be stacked one on top of another to reach from the bottom to the surface of the sea.

Many, many steeples would have to be stacked one on top of a

Summary

This quote emphasizes the vastness and depth of the sea by using the image of stacked steeples. It suggests that the sea is incredibly deep, as it would require an immense number of steeples to reach its surface from the bottom. The quote serves as a metaphor to highlight the incomprehensible depth and magnitude of the ocean, showcasing its power and vastness that surpasses human understanding and imagination.

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Oceans

By Hans Christian Andersen

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