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"Pour moi-même je ne suis qu'un enfant jouant sur la plage tandis que d'immenses océans de vérité restent inexplorés devant moi"

Isaac Newton

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The quote is about feeling small and humble compared to the enormous amount of knowledge yet to be discovered. Imagine a child playing in the sand by the ocean. The child is having fun in the small area he knows and can see, but the whole ocean, which represents all the knowledge and mysteries of life, is still out there, waiting to be explored. In life, this means recognizing that no matter how much we know or learn, there's always a lot more to understand. For instance, think about a doctor who studies for years and knows a lot about medicine. Even this doctor understands that there is still much about the human body and diseases that is unknown and yet to be discovered. This idea encourages us to stay curious and humble. It reminds us that it’s okay not to know everything and that learning is a lifelong journey. People can apply this thinking by always being open to learning new things and seeking knowledge throughout life without feeling frustrated by what they don't know yet.

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Childlike wonder Curiosity Discovery Exploration Growth Humility Ignorance Innocence Knowledge Perspective Philosophy Reflection Self-awareness Self-discovery Truth Wisdom Wonder
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