It speaks to some basic human needs, that there is a tomorrow - it's not all going to be over in a big flash and a bomb, that the human race is improving, that we have things to be proud of as humans. No, ancient astronauts did not build the pyramids - human beings built them because they're clever and they work hard. And 'Star Trek' is about those things.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote emphasizes human achievement and hope for the future as core themes.
- In plain terms
- Humans build things through hard work and the future holds promise.
- What can you take from it?
- Take pride in human capability and progress.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you proud of as a human?
- How does hope shape your daily life?
Another view
It minimizes the role of other species or chance in history.
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