"Man is not an end but a beginning. We are at the beginning of the second week. We are children of the eighth day"
- Thornton Wilder
About this Quote
In this quote, Thornton Wilder is suggesting that humans are not the result or supreme purpose of presence, however rather a beginning point for something higher. He compares mankind to the beginning of a brand-new week, implying that there is still a lot more to come. The reference of being "children of the eighth day" could be a reference to the biblical production story, where God rested on the seventh day and the 8th day represents a new beginning. This quote highlights the idea that human beings are constantly evolving and there is constantly room for development and improvement. It likewise recommends that our possible and possibilities are unlimited.
This quote is written / told by Thornton Wilder between April 17, 1897 and December 7, 1975. He was a famous Writer from USA.
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