Quote by Eoin Colfer

Victor Vigny: A monkey glances up and sees a banana, and that's as far as he looks. A visionary looks up and sees the moon.Conor Broekhart: Which resembles a giant banana.

Victor Vigny: A monkey glances up and sees a banana, and tha

Summary

This quote by Victor Vigny highlights a perspective on the difference between a monkey and a visionary. The monkey represents someone who is limited in their perception and only focuses on immediate desires and rewards, symbolized by seeing a banana. On the other hand, a visionary possesses a broader vision, looking beyond the immediate and recognizing greater possibilities. Conor Broekhart's remark adds a touch of humor, suggesting that even when envisioning something grand like the moon, a visionary still sees familiarity or resemblance to a smaller and more familiar object, like a banana.

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Funny Moon Inspirational Humour Visionary Monkey Airman

By Eoin Colfer

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