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For the myth is the foundation of life it is the timeless schema, the pious formula into which life flows when it reprod
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"For the myth is the foundation of life; it is the timeless schema, the pious formula into which life flows when it reproduces its traits out of the unconscious"

- Thomas Mann

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This quote by Thomas Mann talks to the power of myth in our lives. He recommends that misconception is the foundation of life, offering an ageless schema that shapes our lives and our understanding of the world. Mann suggests that myth is a pious formula, a set of beliefs and values that are passed down from generation to generation. He likewise recommends that misconception is an item of the unconscious, a set of beliefs and worths that are deeply ingrained in our collective mind. In this method, myth is a powerful force that forms our lives and our understanding of the world. By comprehending the power of myth, we can much better understand our own lives and the lives of those around us.

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Germany Flag This quote is written / told by Thomas Mann between June 6, 1875 and August 12, 1955. He/she was a famous Writer from Germany. The author also have 43 other quotes.

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