Quote by William Shakespeare

Nothing is so common-place as to wish to be remarkable.

Nothing is so common-place as to wish to be remarkable.

Summary

This quote suggests that it is human nature to desire recognition and stand out from the crowd. Wanting to be extraordinary and receive acknowledgement is a basic and widespread aspiration. It emphasizes the irony of the universal longing to be unique, emphasizing that this desire for individuality is actually quite commonplace. The quote implies that people's natural inclination is to strive for distinction, even though the very desire to be unusual is ordinary.

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