Perhaps there are somewhere in the infinite universe beings whose minds outrank our minds to the same extent as our minds surpass those of the insects. Perhaps there will once somewhere live beings who will look upon us with the same condescension as we look upon amoebae.

Summary

This quote suggests the possibility of superior beings existing in the vastness of the universe, whose intelligence surpasses human intellect to a similar degree as humans surpass insects' understanding. It speculates that just as we perceive microscopic organisms like amoebae with a sense of superiority, there might be advanced creatures that regard us humans in a similar condescending manner. The quote conveys the notion of relative intellectual standing and serves as a reminder of our limited knowledge and the humbling effect of contemplating the vast unknown of the universe.

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