Yet the great “Why?” always at the center of the little “whats” and “hows” that makes religions into mythologies is often stronger in dead temples than in living.

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This quote is telling us that the greatest wisdom found in the world is not found on the streets of our city or town, but in ancient ruins buried beneath ancient cities. A lot of people think that studying ancient history is important because it helps us know where we came from and how we got to where we are today. However, this quote reminds us that learning about the history of the past should be very different than learning about the past. The kind of wisdom that can be found in ancient ruins is not just important for learning about our heritage, but also important for learning about ourselves because it will help guide us to what matters in our lives.

Source: The City Of Trembling Leaves

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