To be human is to keep rattling the bars of the cage of existence hollering, What's it for?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The human condition is defined by questioning our purpose and constraints.
- In plain terms
- Humans ask what existence is for.
- What can you take from it?
- Ask big questions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you hollering for?
- What is the cage?
Another view
Some people are content with their cage.
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