Quote by Albert Einstein

What is significant in one's own existence one is hardly aware, and it certainly should not bother the other fellow. What does a fish know about the water in which he swims all his life?


What is significant in one's own existence one is hardly awa

Summary

This quote implies that individuals often overlook the importance and impact of their own existence, just as a fish is unaware of the significance of the water it lives in. It suggests that people tend to underestimate their own value and should not worry about how their significance is perceived by others. By using the metaphor of a fish and its obliviousness to water, the quote prompts us to reflect on our own uniqueness and the vastness of our world, urging us to embrace our own significance regardless of others' opinions.

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By Albert Einstein
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