Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

It could be said that a single person has written all the books in the world such central unity is in them that they are undeniably the work of a single all-knowing master.

It could be said that a single person has written all the bo

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This quote suggests the idea of a central unity in all the books ever written, implying that they are the result of a single person's knowledge and expertise. It highlights the profound interconnectedness and collective wisdom present in literature, making the case that every book, despite its authorship, shares common threads and insights that can be attributed to a divine and all-knowing mastermind. This viewpoint emphasizes the universality of human knowledge and suggests a deeper understanding of the shared human experience through literature.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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