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"The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony" Quotes
Roberto Calasso's "The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony" explores the intricate tapestry of Greek mythology, weaving together tales of gods, heroes, and mortals with philosophical reflections on the enduring power of myth.
Quotes
Myth is the precedent behind every action, its invisible, ever-present lining.
The gods were those who knew more.
To know oneself is to disintegrate.
The gods' eyes are always on us.
Time is a series of moments, and moments are what life is made of.
The hero's journey is a journey back to origins.
Every myth is a mirror held up to the present.
The gods are always with us, but we seldom recognize them.
In every myth, the terrible thing has already happened.
The world is full of gods, but we forget them.
