Thomas Mann Quote

Order and simplification are the first steps toward the mastery of a subject — the actual enemy is the unknown.


Ch. 5 - The Magic Mountain (1924)


Order and simplification are the first steps toward the mastery of a subject — the actual enemy is the unknown.

Order and simplification are the first steps toward the mastery of a subject — the actual enemy is the unknown.

Order and simplification are the first steps toward the mastery of a subject — the actual enemy is the unknown.

Order and simplification are the first steps toward the mastery of a subject — the actual enemy is the unknown.