Generations to come, it may well be, will scarce believe that such a man as this one ever in flesh and blood walked upon this Earth.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Einstein predicts that future generations will find it hard to believe such an extraordinary individual existed.
- In plain terms
- Future people might not believe someone as remarkable as him ever lived.
- What can you take from it?
- True greatness may be hard for future generations to believe.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a person hard to believe in later?
- How do we measure true impact?
Another view
This reflects humility but also hints at self-perceived uniqueness.
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