You give me the feeling that the universe Was made by something more than human For something less than human. But I identify myself, as always, With something that there's something wrong with, With something human.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker feels the universe was not made for humans yet identifies with human imperfection.
- In plain terms
- The universe seems too big for humans but I am human.
- What can you take from it?
- Accepting human limitation despite cosmic scale.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you feel you belong in the universe?
- What does being human mean to you?
Another view
The sentiment assumes a detached view of the universe.
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