What a clear world you live in. All the lines neatly drawn
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A character admires another's clear and structured perception of the world.
- In plain terms
- You live in a clear world with neatly drawn lines.
- What can you take from it?
- Clarity in life can be seen as both comforting and limiting.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is a clear world better?
- What do the lines represent?
Another view
Clear lines may ignore necessary ambiguity.
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