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The weak point in the system of the Circles — if a humble Square may…
Quote byEdwin Abbott Abbott · 1838–1926
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: PART I: THIS WORLD, Chapter 12. Of the Doctrine of our Priests.
English (original)
The weak point in the system of the Circles — if a humble Square may venture to speak of anything Circular as containing any element of weakness — appears to me to be found in their relations with Women.
— Edwin Abbott Abbott
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