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Quote by Max Muller

“Is it sin, which makes the worm a chrysalis, and the chrysalis a butterfly, and the butterfly dust?”

Quote by Max Muller

Work

This book delves into the intricate tapestry of memories, examining how they shape identity and influence the present and future. more

Author

Max Müller, a German philologist, was born on December 6, 1823, and died on October 28, 1900. He made significant contributions to the fields of comparative linguistics, Sanskrit studies, and Eastern philosophy. more

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