Quote by Jacob Bronowski

The world is full of people who never quite get into the first team and who just miss the prizes at the flower show.

The world is full of people who never quite get into the fir

Summary

This quote suggests that there are numerous individuals who always seem to fall short of achieving great success or recognition. They are depicted as those who never quite make it into the top tier or fail to win significant achievements or accolades. These people may find themselves consistently on the periphery, always missing out on the highest honors or rewards. It highlights the idea that despite their efforts and talents, some individuals are fated to remain just slightly outside of the spotlight or the realm of extraordinary accomplishment.

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By Jacob Bronowski

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