The wing structure of the hornet, in relation to its weight, is not suitable for flight, but he does not know this and flies anyway.
Interpretation
The hornet defies its own limitations by flying despite not knowing it shouldn't be able to.
This quote speaks to the idea of ignorance and the potential for defying odds. The hornet, unaware of the aerodynamic principles that should hinder its flight, represents those who pursue their goals despite being unaware of the limitations that typically hold others back. It suggests that sometimes unawareness of limitations can lead to remarkable achievements.
In practice
In a motivational speech about overcoming fears and challenges.
I cannot then believe in this concept of an anthropomorphic God who has the powers of interfering with these natural laws. As I said before, the most beautiful and most profound religious emotion that we can experience is the sensation of the mystical. And this mysticality is the power of all true science.
If I would follow your advice and Jesus could perceive it, he, as a Jewish teacher, surely would not approve of such behavior.
I want to know all Gods thoughts; all the rest are just details.
In the middle of adversity there is great opportunity.
I do not believe that civilization will be wiped out in a war fought with the atomic bomb. Perhaps two-thirds of the people of the earth will be killed.
To me the worst thing seems to be a school principally to work with methods of fear, force and artificial authority. Such treatment destroys the sound sentiments, the sincerity and the self-confidence of pupils and produces a subservient subject.
Because men have a history, it is difficult for them to imagine what it is like to grow up without one, or the sense of personal expansion that comes from discovering that we women have a worthy heritage. Along with pride often comes rage β rage that one has been deprived of such a significant knowledge.
There's an old rule in neuroscience that does not alter with age: use it or lose it. It is a very hopeful principle when applied to critical thought in the reading brain because it implies choice.
And I'll know my song well before I start singing
Iβm not going to censor myself to comfort your ignorance
Where all men think alike, no one thinks very much.
When a thing is new, people say: βIt is not true.β Later, when its truth becomes obvious, they say: βIt is not important.β Finally, when its importance cannot be denied, they say: βAnyway, it is not new.
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