Cette vie est un hopital ou chaque malade est possede du desir de changer de lit.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Life is a hospital where each patient is possessed by the desire to change beds.
- In plain terms
- Everyone constantly wants to improve their situation.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept that dissatisfaction is universal, but seek realistic change.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What 'bed' are you trying to move to?
- When is staying put healthier than changing?
Another view
Some may be content and not seek change.
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