Nature never appeals to intelligence until habit and instinct are useless. There is no intelligence where there is no need of change.
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Few people realise the immensity of vacancy in which the dust of the material universe swims.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the vast emptiness of the universe, emphasizing our smallness in comparison to it.
H. G. Wells highlights the overwhelming scale of the universe and how often people overlook the profound emptiness that surrounds the material entities within it. This observation invites contemplation on human existence and the insignificance of our individual lives amid the cosmic expanse.
Themes
UniverseVacancyEmptinessRealizationMaterial
In practice
Example use cases
In a philosophical discussion about existence, this quote can emphasize our place in the cosmos.
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