Just when you get really wound up, you turn a corner and you're somewhere else completely. You find an Arcadian glade - a glimpse of paradise in the middle of it all. And that's why you persevere. That's why you don't chuck yourself off a building or shoot yourself at the same time as someone else, like he [Carl] wanted us to.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Finding small moments of peace allows one to persevere through difficult times.
- In plain terms
- Spotting paradise in the chaos keeps you going and stops you from giving up.
- What can you take from it?
- Small moments of peace help you survive hard times.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What keeps you persevering?
- Where do you find hope?
Another view
It assumes everyone can find hope in small moments.
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