The child is small, and he includes the man; the brain is narrow, and it harbours thought; the eye is but a point, and it covers leagues
The quote from "The Lady with Camélias" by Alexandre Dumas-fils highlights the vastness of human experience and potential despite physical limitations. It suggests that even a small child can embody the essence of an adult, indicating that growth and wisdom can exist within a seemingly limited framework. This idea parallels how our minds, though constrained, can hold profound thoughts and ideas that reach far beyond their immediate capacity.
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