Chaque homme porte la forme, entiere de l'humaine condition.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Every individual reflects the full range of human experiences and traits.
- In plain terms
- Each person shows the whole of what it means to be human.
- What can you take from it?
- Study individuals to understand humanity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does one person show all of humanity?
Another view
Some people may not reflect common traits.
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