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The whole shadow of Man is only as big as his hat
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"The whole shadow of Man is only as big as his hat"

- Elizabeth Bishop

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This quote by Elizabeth Bishop is a suggestion of the limited scope of human understanding. It suggests that our understanding and understanding of the world is restricted to what we can see and experience. We may believe we understand a lot, however in truth, our understanding is only as huge as our hat. This is a metaphor for the concept that our understanding is limited to our own experiences and perspectives. We may believe we know a lot, but in truth, our understanding is restricted to what we can see and experience. We may think we have a great grasp of the world, however in reality, our understanding is restricted to our own experiences and viewpoints. This quote is a suggestion that our knowledge is restricted and that we ought to be simple in our understanding of the world. We ought to be open to new ideas and perspectives, and be willing to gain from others. We ought to likewise know our own limitations and make every effort to broaden our understanding and understanding.
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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Elizabeth Bishop between February 8, 1911 and October 6, 1979. He/she was a famous Poet from USA. The author also have 5 other quotes.

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