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What does it mean?
Rational measures fail against hell; a crazy person giving a daisy helps.
In plain terms
Instead of screaming for rational hell, I take a daisy from a crazy person.
What can you take from it?
Small irrational gifts comfort better than grand plans.

Where it applies

  • crisis
  • disaster
  • personal grief

Putting it to work

  • seek small joys
  • value kindness
  • embrace chaos

Questions to consider

  • What small thing comforts you?
  • Is madness sometimes better?

Another view

Grand rational measures might be necessary for global crises.

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