One of the advantages of travelling the world is that you get to know the world broadly. And one of the advantages of staying in one place is that you get to know the world deeply.
Alan MooreRead
There's a notion I'd like to see buried: the ordinary person. Ridiculous. There is no ordinary person.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The idea of an 'ordinary person' is an illusion; everyone has their uniqueness and significance.
In this quote, Alan Moore argues against the concept of viewing people as 'ordinary.' He suggests that every individual possesses their own complexities, experiences, and value, and labeling anyone as ordinary diminishes their exceptional nature. This perspective encourages us to recognize and celebrate the uniqueness in each person rather than conforming to a mundane stereotype.
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In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote in a discussion about the importance of individuality in education.
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