Quote by Terence

Nothing is said which has not been said before.


Nothing is said which has not been said before.

Summary

This quote suggests that every idea or concept that is expressed has already been expressed in some form in the past. It implies that there are no original thoughts or originality in human expression, but rather a repetition or reiteration of ideas that have already been spoken or written. Therefore, it questions the notion of true novelty or uniqueness in the realm of communication, highlighting the ongoing cycle of ideas being rediscovered or rephrased throughout history.

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