Quote by Isaac Newton
I was like a boy playing on the sea-shore, and diverting myself now and then finding a smoother pebble or a prettier shell than ordinary, whilst the great ocean of truth lay all undiscovered before me.
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Summary
In this quote, Sir Isaac Newton compares his own knowledge to that of a child playing on the beach. He acknowledges that although he has learned and discovered some smaller truths (represented by the pebbles and shells), he realizes that there is still an immense and unexplored realm of knowledge (the great ocean of truth) lying undiscovered. It reflects Newton's humility and his understanding that there is always more to learn and discover in the pursuit of knowledge.
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By Isaac Newton