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“It is we who are the measure of what is strange and miraculous: if we sought a universal measure the strange and miraculous would not occur and all things would be equal.” quote by Georg C. Lichtenberg
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“It is we who are the measure of what is strange and miraculous: if we sought a universal measure the strange and miraculous would not occur and all things would be equal.”

Georg C. Lichtenberg

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Source Essay: "On the Measure of the Strange", 1765

Our perception defines strangeness; seeking uniformity erases wonder.

In simple terms: We create what is strange.

Key Takeaway

Value diversity and mystery.

Themes

philosophy wonder subjectivity

Mood

curious thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • education
  • creative work
  • science
  • travel

Key Concepts

relativism epistemology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would a world without wonder look like?
  • How do we measure the unmeasurable?
A Different Perspective

Uniform standards can stifle innovation.

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