Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

To be great is to be misunderstood.

To be great is to be misunderstood.

Summary

This quote suggests that truly great and unique individuals often face misinterpretation or lack of understanding from others. It implies that greatness inherently brings about a level of nonconformity or unconventional thinking that may be difficult for others to comprehend. Rather than seeing this misunderstanding as a negative aspect, the quote emphasizes the idea that being misunderstood can be a marker of greatness and separates exceptional individuals from the rest.

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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