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The commonest utterances of the commonest citizens in the time of the…
Quote byEdwin Abbott Abbott · 1838–1926
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: PART I: THIS WORLD, Chapter 8. Of the Ancient Practice of Painting.
English (original)
The commonest utterances of the commonest citizens in the time of the Colour Revolt seem to have been suffused with a richer tinge of word or thought; and to that era we are even now indebted for our finest poetry and for whatever rhythm still remains in the more scientific utterance of these modern days.
— Edwin Abbott Abbott
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