Where does this quote come from pale in significance?

Answer 1

The normal expression is "pale into insignificance" To pale is to fade away. To pale into insignificance is to fade away to virtually nothing. If something pales into insignificance, it does not seem at all important when compared to something else. eg When your child's ill, everything else pales into insignificance. With the outbreak of war all else fades into insignificance. But pale in significance is also heard which means something is less important than before.

Answer 2

The quote "pale in significance" is a common expression used to convey that something is unimportant or less significant compared to something else. It does not have a specific origin but is often used in everyday language to emphasize the insignificance of one thing when compared to another.