"Few people even scratch the surface, much less exhaust the contemplation of their own experience"
- Randolph Bourne
About this Quote
This quote by Randolph Bourne speaks with the idea that most people do not take the time to genuinely assess their own experiences. Instead, they merely scratch the surface of their own lives, never ever putting in the time to actually contemplate and comprehend the depths of their own experiences. This quote motivates us to put in the time to reflect on our own lives and to actually consider the experiences we have had and how they have actually shaped us. It is just through this type of contemplation that we can genuinely understand ourselves and our location on the planet. By making the effort to assess our own experiences, we can get a higher understanding of ourselves and our lives.
This quote is written / told by Randolph Bourne between May 30, 1886 and December 22, 1918. He/she was a famous Writer from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Experience. The author also have 2 other quotes.
"The opportunity to create a small world between two pieces of cardboard, where time exists yet stands still, where people talk and I tell them what to say, is exciting and rewarding"
