Quote by Alexander Herzen

Unaware of the absurdity of it, we introduce our own petty household rules into the economy of the universe for which the life of generations, peoples, of entire planets, has no importance in relation to the general development.


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Summary

This quote suggests that humans often impose their own insignificant rules and values onto the vast and complex systems of the universe. It criticizes our tendency to prioritize trivial matters within the larger scheme of existence, failing to comprehend the absurdity of our actions. The quote emphasizes how our narrow perspective can lead us to neglect the significance of generations, societies, and even entire planets, in the grand progression of the universe's development.

By Alexander Herzen
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