Extraordinary Quote by Voltaire
““I have seen so many extraordinary things that nothing seems extraordinary to me””
About This Quote
Experiencing many wonders dulls one's sense of amazement, making everything seem ordinary.
In simple terms: Seeing too much extraordinary makes everything seem normal.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility to stay amazed.
Themes
wonder
novelty
desensitization
perception
humility
Mood
thoughtful
contemplative
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- travel
- art exposure
- learning
- media consumption
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you retain awe?
- What limits keep you from becoming desensitized?
A Different Perspective
Overexposure can lead to apathy rather than appreciation.
![“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)
