The wing structure of the hornet, in relation to its weight, is not suitable for flight, but he does not know this and flies anyway.
Interpretation
The hornet defies its own limitations by flying despite not knowing it shouldn't be able to.
This quote speaks to the idea of ignorance and the potential for defying odds. The hornet, unaware of the aerodynamic principles that should hinder its flight, represents those who pursue their goals despite being unaware of the limitations that typically hold others back. It suggests that sometimes unawareness of limitations can lead to remarkable achievements.
In practice
In a motivational speech about overcoming fears and challenges.
I cannot then believe in this concept of an anthropomorphic God who has the powers of interfering with these natural laws. As I said before, the most beautiful and most profound religious emotion that we can experience is the sensation of the mystical. And this mysticality is the power of all true science.
If I would follow your advice and Jesus could perceive it, he, as a Jewish teacher, surely would not approve of such behavior.
I want to know all Gods thoughts; all the rest are just details.
In the middle of adversity there is great opportunity.
I do not believe that civilization will be wiped out in a war fought with the atomic bomb. Perhaps two-thirds of the people of the earth will be killed.
To me the worst thing seems to be a school principally to work with methods of fear, force and artificial authority. Such treatment destroys the sound sentiments, the sincerity and the self-confidence of pupils and produces a subservient subject.
Money is a handmaiden, if thou knowest how to use it A mistress, if thou knowest not.
Deciding to be honest was one of the hardest decisions I have ever made, and also the most important.
There's a whole category of people who miss out by not allowing themselves to be weird enough.
I have this feeling that if I could sort out what's on my dining room table, everything would fall into place.
The best of ideas is hurt by uncritical acceptance and thrives on critical examination.
I never said I wanted a 'happy' life but an interesting one. From separation and loss, I have learned a lot. I have become strong and resilient, as is the case of almost every human being exposed to life and to the world. We don't even know how strong we are until we are forced to bring that hidden strength forward.
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