Reality in our century is not something to be faced.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The reality of our time is too difficult or complex to face directly.
- In plain terms
- Our current world is hard to deal with.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge the complexity of modern existence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What reality are we avoiding?
- Why is the present so hard?
Another view
Facing reality is necessary for progress and problem solving.
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In a mad world it always seems simpler to obey.
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