'One thing leads to another'? Not always. Sometimes one thing leads to the same thing. Ask an addict.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Progress isn't guaranteed; sometimes people repeat the same mistakes, especially in addiction.
- In plain terms
- Things do not always improve; sometimes they stay the same.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect repetition in struggles.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we repeat mistakes?
- Is progress inevitable?
Another view
It generalizes complex human behavior too broadly.
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