The world gets better every day- then worse again in the evening.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Optimism about progress is often undermined by recurring daily struggles.
- In plain terms
- Things seem to get better during the day but bad things happen again at night.
- What can you take from it?
- Progress is often temporary and setbacks are common.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you see progress or setbacks more?
- What keeps you hopeful?
Another view
This view might encourage pessimism rather than constructive action.
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