Quote by Anton Chekhov

Do you know when you may concede your insignificance? Before God or, perhaps, before the intellect, beauty, or nature, but not before people. Among people, one must be conscious of one's dignity.

Do you know when you may concede your insignificance? Before

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of recognizing our own insignificance when faced with certain forces or beings like God, intellect, beauty, or nature. It suggests that before these greater entities, it is acceptable to admit our own relative insignificance. However, when it comes to interactions with other people, we should remember and uphold our dignity. In the presence of fellow human beings, we should maintain a sense of self-respect and treat others with respect as well.

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By Anton Chekhov

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