Reality is a crutch for people who can't cope with drugs.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Tomlin suggests that relying on reality can be a coping mechanism for those unable to handle altered states or escapism.
- In plain terms
- Some people prefer reality because they cannot deal with drugs.
- What can you take from it?
- Reality can serve as a comfort for those avoiding deeper escapism.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you use to cope with stress?
- Is reality always preferable to altered states?
Another view
The quote equates drugs with coping without evidence.
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