Famous quote by Elias Canetti

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The great writers of aphorisms read as if they had all known each other well
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"The great writers of aphorisms read as if they had all known each other well"

- Elias Canetti

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This quote by Elias Canetti talks with the interconnectedness of wonderful writers of adages. It suggests that these authors, in spite of their specific designs and also viewpoints, share an usual understanding of the globe. This understanding is so deep that it is nearly as if they had actually all recognized each other well. This can be taken a testimony to the power of the written word, as well as how it can go beyond time and room to bring people with each other. It could additionally be viewed as a reminder of the importance of reading and also picking up from the works of others, as it can aid us to obtain a better understanding of the world as well as our place in it. Eventually, this quote works as a pointer of the power of literary works as well as the significance of analysis and also learning from the works of others.

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Switzerland Flag This quote is written / told by Elias Canetti between July 25, 1905 and August 13, 1994. He/she was a famous Author from Switzerland. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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