We are to a large extent an imitative society.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Society tends to copy behaviors and ideas rather than innovate.
- In plain terms
- Most people copy others instead of thinking for themselves.
- What can you take from it?
- Be aware of when you are simply following the crowd.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you following trends blindly?
- Where do you see imitation in life?
Another view
Imitation is also how humans learn and pass down culture.
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