A worm is a worm, and a man is a man. But if you compare a man to a worm, you will see that a man is only a worm.
— Carl Linnaeus Early Modern

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Context

A philosophical reflection on human humility in the grand scheme of nature, attributed.

Date / Period

Uncertain (attributed)

Source

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/83063-a-worm-is-a-worm-and-a-man-is-a

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Explanation

Found in 1 providers: gemini

Method

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