Accepting Quote by Magdalen Nabb
“Never get so fascinated by the extraordinary that you forget the ordinary.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The House of the Spirits, 1992
Focusing too much on the extraordinary can cause you to overlook everyday wonders and simple joys.
In simple terms: Don't let the spectacular blind you to the ordinary.
Key Takeaway
Balance awe with appreciation of daily life.
Themes
focus
balance
appreciation
Mood
inspired
calm
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- travel
- art
- science
- daily routines
Key Concepts
mindfulness
value of ordinary
Questions to Reflect On
- What ordinary moments do you miss?
- How can you integrate wonder into daily tasks?
A Different Perspective
Obsessive fascination can lead to neglect of practical responsibilities.
![“How extraordinary was my life an incident may illustrate... [As a youth] I was fascinated by a description of Niagara Falls. I had perused, and pictured in my imagination a big wheel run by the Falls. I told my uncle that I would go to America and carry out this scheme. Thirty years later I saw my…” quote by Nikola Tesla](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5e1/nikola-tesla-1383_america_how-extraordinary-was-my-life-an-inciden_276209.jpg)
