MONAD, n. The ultimate, indivisible unit of matter (see Molecule). The monad has body without bulk, and mind without manifestation containing all the powers and possibilities needful to his evolution into a German philosopher ... (Ambrose Bierce)

MONAD, n. The ultimate, indivisible unit of matter (see Molecule). The monad has body without bulk, and mind without manifestation containing all the powers and possibilities needful to his evolution into a German philosopher ...

Ambrose Bierce

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