Humankind spends so much time admiring and ritualizing the…
““Humankind spends so much time admiring and ritualizing the inventions of humankind! And yet humankind is such a tiny part of all there is. -- Nigel S. Hey, Wonderment(Matador, 2012)””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human achievements are celebrated, yet humanity is a minuscule part of the universe.
In simple terms: We are tiny in the cosmos.
Key Takeaway
Remember perspective.
Themes
humility
wonder
innovation
Mood
contemplative
humble
Type
Human nature:1
Humankind:1
Innovation:1
Inspirational:1
Philosophy:1
Time:1
Wonderment:1
Inventions Humankind:1
Humankind Humankind:1
Humankind Tiny:1
When to use this quote
- scientific inquiry
- creative work
Key Concepts
philosophy
cosmology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect ambition?
- What responsibilities arise from our smallness?
A Different Perspective
Human significance can be overstated.