On the human imagination events produce the effects of time. Thus, he who has travelled far and seen much is apt to fancy that he has lived long; and the history that most abounds in important incidents soonest assumes the aspect of antiquity.
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This quote is just one of 7 total James Fenimore Cooper quotes in our collection. James Fenimore Cooper is known for saying 'On the human imagination events produce the effects of time. Thus, he who has travelled far and seen much is apt to fancy that he has lived long; and the history that most abounds in important incidents soonest assumes the aspect of antiquity.' as well as some of the following quotes.
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This quote is just one of 7 total James Fenimore Cooper quotes in our collection. James Fenimore Cooper is known for saying 'On the human imagination events produce the effects of time. Thus, he who has travelled far and seen much is apt to fancy that he has lived long; and the history that most abounds in important incidents soonest assumes the aspect of antiquity.' as well as some of the following quotes.