Had the routine of our life at this place been known to the world, we should have been regarded as madmen -; although, perhaps, as madmen of a harmless nature.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker notes their routine would seem insane to outsiders, though harmless.
- In plain terms
- If people knew our daily routine, they would think we are harmless madmen.
- What can you take from it?
- Unconventional habits can seem crazy to others but feel normal inside.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you truly different or just misunderstood?
- What makes something sane or insane?
Another view
It assumes the world is always right about what is sane.
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