Quote by Arthur Schopenhauer

Great minds are related to the brief span of time during which they live as great buildings are to a little square in which they stand: you cannot see them in all their magnitude because you are standing too close to them.

Great minds are related to the brief span of time during whi

Summary

This quote suggests that truly exceptional individuals or "great minds" are often not fully appreciated or understood during their own time. Similar to how a towering building cannot be fully perceived and appreciated when standing too close to it in a small square, great minds also cannot be comprehended when viewed with limited perspective. The quote implies that it is important to step back and gain a broader, more distant view in order to truly grasp and appreciate the magnitude of their contributions and ideas.

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By Arthur Schopenhauer

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