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“Myth is necessary because reality is so much larger than rationality...man is fundamentally mythic...His real health depends upon his knowing and living his metaphysical totality.”

Quote by Clyde S. Kilby

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Clyde S. Kilby was an American author known for his science fiction and fantasy novels. His works often incorporated philosophical and religious elements, making them popular among readers. more

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