"To be great is to be misunderstood"
2007-02-25 14:47:04 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Explain please.
2007-02-25 14:49:06 · update #1
Most definitely AGREE. Emerson could not have put it better. It is not a bad thing to be misunderstood by society and in many cases it means that whatever you are being misunderstood for is a unique and done without influence. You can achieve true self identity only by breaking away from society and developing your own beliefs, no matter who understands them. Great minds are not influenced by those around them.
2007-02-25 15:27:20 · answer #1 · answered by Zach D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I disagree, Because i feel that we have grown as humans over the years and in this time and era we stand up and question things more readily.
So people must understand in some respects to continue on, sure some might not agree and some might. its part and parcel of having so many free thinkers in the world today.
2007-02-25 22:56:26 · answer #2 · answered by A Lady Dragon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree. There are many cases where great geniuses were misunderstood, ridiculed & rejected in their own time & only appreciated later. They were ahead of their time. Inventors, scientists, artists, humanitarians. Anyone who dares to rebel against the norm & make a difference, anyone who stands out rather than fits in is bound to be misunderstood.
2007-02-25 23:01:42 · answer #3 · answered by amp 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agree.
2007-02-25 22:54:53 · answer #4 · answered by 0okie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, I agree to some extent. If you are great then the majority (who are of small thoughts) cannot accept your idea or your action, because it is too big for them. So they will fight against you. Some of them may feel you disturb their status quo, so they will start to tell bad things about you.
2007-02-26 06:47:03 · answer #5 · answered by r083r70v1ch 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the most part yes, look at Michael Dell,Ted turner and Bill Gates all of those men dropped out of collage, you think someone didnt misunderstand that when they did it?
2007-02-25 22:56:10 · answer #6 · answered by Deber 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is a paradox if I've ever heard one. How can you be called great if no one thinks your great? Greatness is measured by humanity, not self-perspective. Disagree
2007-02-26 01:13:06 · answer #7 · answered by the_rokker_89 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I disagree. You can be great at a lot of things. Things even kids can grasp and use, being great at your chosen profession, etc.
Sometimes the simplest things can be considered great.
2007-02-25 23:21:57 · answer #8 · answered by JJ J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to agree. Many opf the greatest minds of our age (not to mention before our age) have been totally misunderstood.
Hope this helps.
2007-02-25 22:58:25 · answer #9 · answered by Arthur N 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would be correct (partially atleast)the true meaning is that when develop or evolve in life to be great there will be some initial resistance or battles or obstacles that u might face on your way
2007-02-26 10:03:36 · answer #10 · answered by Mr.cool guy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋