Quote by Richard Buckminster Fuller

The pyramids, attached with age, have forgotten the names of their founders.

The pyramids, attached with age, have forgotten the names of

Summary

This quote suggests that the pyramids, standing as monumental structures, are so old that they have outlasted the memory of the individuals who constructed them. It hints at the idea that time erases the legacy of individuals, even if their creations still stand as a testament to their existence.

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By Richard Buckminster Fuller

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