It's wonderful how, the moment you talk about God and love, your voice becomes hard, and your eyes fill with hatred. No, Margret, you certainly haven't the true faith.
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Life is not so idiotically mathematical that only the big eat the small; it is just as common for a bee to kill a lion or at least to drive it mad.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Life is unpredictable and doesn't always follow simple rules; even the weak can triumph over the strong.
This quote by August Strindberg emphasizes the idea that life is complex and operates beyond the simplistic notion of the strong overpowering the weak. It suggests that unexpected events can occur, where seemingly insignificant beings, like a bee, can challenge or disrupt the mightiest creatures, illustrating that outcomes are not always determined by size or strength.
Themes
LifeStrengthWeaknessUnexpectedVictory
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about resilience and how small efforts can lead to significant outcomes.
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