“A dwarf standing on the shoulders of a giant may see farther than a giant himself.”
Quote by Robert Burton
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Robert Burton
Robert Burton, born on February 8, 1577 and died on January 25, 1640, was an English scholar. His most notable achievement was writing 'The Anatomy of Melancholy', a comprehensive exploration of the psychological phenomenon of melancholy, which had a profound impact on the fields of psychology, literature, and philosophy in the modern world. more
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