Married couples who quarrel bitterly every day may really need each other as deeply as those who appear to be desperately in love.
Edward AbbeyRead
If we had the power of ten Shakespeares or a dozen Mozarts, we could not produce anything half so marvelous as one ordinary human child.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Human life and creation are unique and irreplaceable, surpassing even the greatest artistic achievements.
Edward Abbey highlights the profound value and potential of human beings, suggesting that no matter how talented or prolific artists may be, their works cannot compare to the miracle of an ordinary human child. This quote emphasizes the intrinsic worth of human life and the unique contributions each individual can make to the world.
Themes
HumanChildCreationValueArtLife
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of education and nurturing youth.
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