Stephen Jay GouldWe reveal ourselves in the metaphors we choose for depicting the cosmos in miniature.
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We reveal ourselves in the metaphors we choose for depicting the cosmos in miniature. This quote is a simple and profound statement that explains how we can find out who we are through what we think, say, and do. It also tells us how we can know what we mean by our actions and ideas.
Source: Full House: The Spread Of Excellence From Plato To Darwin
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