They laughed at Edison and Einstein, but somehow I still feel uncomfortable when they laugh at me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker acknowledges historical figures were mocked but feels personal discomfort when facing similar ridicule.
- In plain terms
- Even though great minds were laughed at, being mocked still hurts.
- What can you take from it?
- Criticism feels personal even when history shows it happens to geniuses.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle mockery?
- Does historical context help you cope?
Another view
History does not guarantee that current ridicule indicates greatness.
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