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An Aristotle was but the rubbish of an Adam, and Athens but the rudiments of Paradise
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"An Aristotle was but the rubbish of an Adam, and Athens but the rudiments of Paradise"

- Robert South

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This quote by Robert South is a reflection on the concept of progress and the development of civilization. South is suggesting that the excellent thinker Aristotle was only able to attain his success because of the work of Adam, the first guy in the Bible. He is likewise suggesting that Athens, the birthplace of democracy and the cradle of Western civilization, was just able to become the fantastic city it was since of the foundation of Paradise. South is indicating that without the work of Adam and the foundation of Paradise, the great achievements of Aristotle and Athens would not have actually been possible. He is highlighting the value of progress and the development of civilization, and how it is built on the work of those who came before us. South is recommending that we must be grateful for the accomplishments of our predecessors, and that we ought to make every effort to build on their work in order to produce a better future.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Robert South between 1634 AC and 1716 AC. He was a famous Clergyman from England. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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