Everybody needs his memories. They keep the wolf of insignificance from the door. Votes: 4
Saul BellowThe Insignificance of Man is a congenial theme; my own insignificance is a sore point. Votes: 3
Mason CooleyApart from God every activity is merely a passing whiff of insignificance. Votes: 2
Alfred North WhiteheadReading is a mighty engine, beside which steam and electricity sink into insignificance. Votes: 2
Melvil DeweyThe first thing a great person does is make us realize the insignificance of circumstance. Votes: 2
Ralph Waldo EmersonDeath is the great adventure beside which moon landings and space trips pale in insignificance. Votes: 2
Joseph BaylyAs flies to wanton boys, are we to the gods; they kill us for their sport. Votes: 2
William ShakespeareWhat man really fears is not so much extinction, but extinction with insignificance. Votes: 0
Ernest BeckerA great many persons are able to become Members of this House without losing their insignificance. Votes: 0
Beverley BaxterI love the pride whose measure is its own eminence and not the insignificance of someone else. Votes: 0
Franz Grillparzer