Quote by Douglas Adams

It is an important and popular fact that things are not always what they seem. For instance, on the planet Earth, man had always assumed that he was more intelligent than dolphins because he had achieved so much, the wheel, New York, wars and so on - whilst all the dolphins had ever done was muck about in the water having a good time. But conversely, the dolphins had always believed that they were far more intelligent than man for precisely the same reasons

It is an important and popular fact that things are not alwa

Summary

This quote highlights the theme of misguided perceptions and challenges the notion of superiority. It portrays the irony between human accomplishments and the dolphins' seemingly carefree existence. It suggests that intelligence cannot be measured solely by achievements, but rather should be evaluated based on individual perspectives and values. The quote prompts us to reconsider our assumptions and reminds us that appearances can be deceiving.

By Douglas Adams

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