'Hello Rabbit, is that you?' 'Let's pretend it isn't', said Rabbit, 'and see what happens.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Rabbit suggests ignoring reality to observe the consequences of denial.
- In plain terms
- Let's ignore this and see what happens.
- What can you take from it?
- Ignoring problems doesn't make them disappear.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What happens when we ignore uncomfortable truths?
- Is pretend better than facing reality?
Another view
Avoiding reality can lead to bigger problems later.
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