Extraordinary Quote by Clive Barker
“The extraordinary's the norm.”
About This Quote
The quote suggests that what seems extraordinary is actually common, challenging our perception of rarity.
In simple terms: Extraordinary things are actually common.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the ordinary in the extraordinary.
Themes
perception
normalcy
exceptionality
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
observational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily life
- artistic creation
- innovation
- marketing
Key Concepts
psychology
social perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How does labeling the extraordinary as normal affect motivation?
- What truly counts as extraordinary?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook genuine rarity and uniqueness.
![“Perhaps no order of mammals presents us with so extraordinary a series of gradations as this [step by step, from humans to apes to monkeys to lemurs] - leading us insensibly from the crown and summit of the animal creation down to creatures, from which there is but a step, as it seems, to the…” quote by Thomas Huxley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f0b/thomas-huxley-1183_animal_perhaps-no-order-of-mammals-presents-us_3051.jpg)
