We allow our ignorance to prevail upon us and make us think we can survive alone, alone in patches, alone in groups, alone in races, even alone in genders.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ignorance makes us think we can live separately in isolation from others.
- In plain terms
- Ignorance makes us think we can be alone.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize our interdependence to overcome ignorance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does isolation affect your view of others?
Another view
Independence is sometimes valuable for autonomy.
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