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The history of thought may be summed up in these words: it is absurd by what it seeks and great by what it finds
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"The history of thought may be summed up in these words: it is absurd by what it seeks and great by what it finds"

- Paul Valery

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This quote by Paul Valery speaks with the power of the human mind and its ability to find success in the most unforeseen locations. It suggests that the history of thought is a journey of exploration and discovery, where the ridiculous and the great are both found. It suggests that the human mind can uncovering the most profound realities, even in the most unlikely of places. It likewise recommends that the human mind is capable of finding greatness in the most unanticipated of locations, which it is through this expedition and discovery that we can discover the most profound facts. Eventually, this quote speaks with the power of the human mind and its capability to reveal success in the most unlikely of locations.

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Paul Valery This quote is written / told by Paul Valery between October 30, 1871 and July 20, 1945. He was a famous Poet from France. The author also have 36 other quotes.

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