Quote by Rev. Michael Burry

If one of us could ascend to the heavenly realm and for a few hours accompany the divine on His daily rounds, he would see below millions of his fellow humans busily hurling themselves into the passions, sports, and action of those around him. But if our observer had the power and omniscience of the Lord, he would also feel and sense, pulsing through and vibrating from every one of us here below, a desperate and unending plea, Notice me! I want to be known admired, and loved by the whole world! And it is this, this glorious weakness, this dependence of ours on each other, that makes some of us usually heroes and fools at the same time.

If one of us could ascend to the heavenly realm and for a fe

Summary

This quote highlights the contrasting perspectives between humans and a divine being. It suggests that if someone were able to see the world from the divine perspective, they would witness humanityâ€™s relentless pursuit of attention, recognition, and admiration from others. This deep craving for validation is seen as a glorious weakness, leading some individuals to achieve great feats while others become foolish in their pursuit. The quote implies that our dependence on one another for love and recognition is what drives individuals to become both heroes and fools in their endeavors.

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