All things Quote by Georg C. Lichtenberg
“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.”
About This Quote
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.
Value diversity and mystery.
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When to use this quote
- education
- creative work
- science
- travel
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What would a world without wonder look like?
- How do we measure the unmeasurable?
Uniform standards can stifle innovation.