Quote by Rudolf Arnheim

Nothing is more humbling than to look with a strong magnifying glass at an insect so tiny that the naked eye sees only the barest speck and to discover that nevertheless it is sculpted and articulated and striped with the same care and imagination as a zebra. Apparently it does not occur to nature whether or not a creature is within our range of vision, and the suspicion arises that even the zebra was not designed for our benefit.

Nothing is more humbling than to look with a strong magnifyi

Summary

This quote highlights the humbling nature of observing the intricate details of a tiny insect under a magnifying glass. Despite its seemingly insignificant size, the sheer level of craftsmanship present in its sculpted features and vivid stripes is comparable to that of a majestic zebra. It suggests that nature does not differentiate between what is observable to humans and what is not, questioning whether creatures like the zebra were ever created solely for our advantage. The quote serves as a reminder of the vast beauty and complexity of the natural world, regardless of our perception or existence within it.

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By Rudolf Arnheim

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