Custom reconciles us to every thing.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Habit makes us accept all things over time.
- In plain terms
- Routine helps us get used to anything.
- What can you take from it?
- Habit shapes tolerance for situations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does habit justify acceptance?
- Can we resist bad customs?
Another view
Habit can normalize harmful practices too.
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