Even a fool knows you can’t touch the stars, but it won’t keep the wise from trying.
Meaning of the quote
Even though everyone knows it's impossible to reach the stars, wise people will still try their best to do it. This quote means that even if something seems impossible, determined and smart people will keep working towards it, even if others think it's a waste of time.
About Harry Anderson
Harry Anderson was an American actor, comedian, and magician best known for his role as Judge Harry Stone on the NBC sitcom Night Court. He also had roles on shows like Cheers and Dave’s World, and made several appearances on Saturday Night Live. Anderson was a skilled magician who toured extensively and did magic/comedy shows for broadcast.
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We treated all of the dead with dignity.
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Even a fool knows you can’t touch the stars, but it won’t keep the wise from trying.
American actor and magician (1952-2018)