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In a word, show people what they cannot understand and immediately they will ascribe it to something they can understand — for that is ever the tendency of the ignorant.
— Cyril Scott
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "In a word, show people what they cannot understand and immediately they will ascribe it to something they can understand — for that is ever the tendency of the ignorant." in the context of "" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Cyril Scott
Cyril Scott (27 September 1879 – 31 December 1970) was an English composer, writer, poet, and occultist. He created around four hundred musical compositions and wrote pamphlets & books on natural health and occult topics.
About Cyril Scott
Cyril Scott (27 September 1879 – 31 December 1970) was an English composer, writer, poet, and occultist. He created around four hundred musical compositions and wrote pamphlets & books on natural health and occult topics.
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