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A lovely quote. But sadly, apocryphal: http://quoteinvestigator.com/2012/10/22/world-end/ http://quoteinvestigator.com/2012/10/22/world-end/ > "In conclusion,
by jashkenas 9y ago
A lovely quote. But sadly, apocryphal:
http://quoteinvestigator.com/2012/10/22/world-end/ http://quoteinvestigator.com/2012/10/22/world-end/
> "In conclusion, QI believes there is currently no compelling evidence that any one of the multiplicity of quotations listed above was really inscribed on a tablet during ancient days in Assyria."
- abiox 9y ago> A lovely quote. But sadly, apocryphal it did seem odd to me to suggest anyone in 5000 BC would be wanting to "write books" as a means of gaining notoriety. seems a bit anachronistic, but perhaps i underestimate our ancient friends.