'Because they are beautiful monsters..., And when they live in a network of peace and hope, when they trust the world and their deepest hungers are fulfilled, then within that system, that delicate web, there is joy. That is what we live for, to bind the monsters together, to murder their fear and give birth to their beauty.'' (Wyrms)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Joy comes from connecting flawed humans through peace and trust to fulfill their needs.
- In plain terms
- We live to connect people and help them find joy despite their flaws.
- What can you take from it?
- Building peace helps humanity overcome fear and find beauty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you find joy in a flawed world?
- What binds people together?
Another view
Creating such systems is difficult and fragile.
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