Tedium is the lack of a mithology. To whom has no beliefs, even doubt is impossible, even skepticism has no strength to suspect.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Boredom comes from lacking beliefs or a guiding story.
- In plain terms
- No beliefs cause tedium.
- What can you take from it?
- Find beliefs to give life strength.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you live without beliefs?
- Why do you feel bored?
Another view
People can find meaning without strict beliefs.
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