Quote by Giambattista Vico

Uniform ideas originating among entire peoples unknown to each other must have a common ground of truth.

Uniform ideas originating among entire peoples unknown to ea

Summary

This quote suggests that when similar ideas are spontaneously generated by diverse and unrelated groups of people, there must be an underlying truth that serves as the basis for these unified thoughts. It implies that shared beliefs or concepts across different societies indicate a universal truth, rather than merely coincidental parallels. The quote suggests that such consensus points toward a fundamental truth that resonates with human nature or experiences, transcending barriers of geography and culture.

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