"It was a great thing to be a human being. It was something tremendous. Suddenly I'm conscious of a million sensations buzzing in me like bees in a hive. Gentlemen, it was a great thing"
- Karel Capek
About this Quote
Karel Capek's quote talks to the appeal of being human. He reveals the sensation of living and conscious of the world around him. He likens the sensation to a million bees buzzing in a hive, suggesting the overwhelming sensation of being alive. He is in awe of the experience of being human and acknowledges the achievement of it. He is filled with a sense of wonder and gratitude for the gift of life. He motivates others to recognize the very same, to take a minute to value the beauty of living. He reminds us that life is a precious gift and to make the effort to acknowledge and value it.
"As your faith is strengthened you will find that there is no longer the need to have a sense of control, that things will flow as they will, and that you will flow with them, to your great delight and benefit"