Quote by Isaac Newton

To myself I am only a child playing on the beach, while vast oceans of truth lie undiscovered before me.

To myself I am only a child playing on the beach, while vast

Summary

In this quote, the speaker metaphorically compares themselves to a child playing on a beach. They express a sense of humility and acknowledge their limited knowledge and understanding. By describing the yet-to-be-discovered truths as vast oceans lying before them, the speaker suggests that there is a vast world of knowledge and wisdom that they have yet to explore and comprehend. They view themselves as just beginning their journey of learning, with an awareness of the abundant amount of undiscovered truths that await their discovery and growth.

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