"人类的历史是旅者两步之间的瞬间"
— Franz Kafka
Simplified Meaning:
Life and human history can be seen as a very short moment in the grand scheme of things, much like a quick pause between two steps taken by a person walking. Imagine you are going on a long walk; every step you take covers some ground, and there's just a brief moment between when one foot leaves the ground and the other touches down. That tiny moment is like the entire history of humanity compared to the vast timeline of the universe. For instance, think of a 24-hour clock that represents all of time since the universe began. Humans have only been around for the last few seconds. Everything our ancestors did, like discovering fire, building cities, and inventing technology, happened in this tiny sliver of time. In our daily lives, remembering this perspective can help us stay humble and remind us that our time is short. We should make the most of it, focusing on what truly matters, like building good relationships and making positive contributions, rather than getting lost in trivial worries.