Sanity can take one of two forms: That of either ignorance, or denial.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Sanity is portrayed as either ignorance of reality or refusal to accept it.
- In plain terms
- Being sane can mean ignoring truth or denying it.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize how denial and ignorance affect sanity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does true sanity require?
- How do we confront difficult truths?
Another view
This definition of sanity is cynical and ignores positive aspects of mental well-being.
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