“The philosophic spirit of inquiry may be traced to brute curiosity, and that to the habit of examining all things in search of food. Artistic genius is an expansion of monkey imitativeness.”
Book:The Martyrdom of Man
Quote by William Winwood Reade
Work
The Martyrdom of Man
This book delves into the complexities of human existence, focusing on the theme of self-sacrifice and its implications on the human spirit. more
Author
William Winwood Reade
William Winwood Reade was an English historian, born in 1838 and died in 1875. He is known for his profound insights into social issues and his research on historical figures. more
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