The difference between Dali and the crazy man is that Dali, is not crazy!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Dali jokes about his own sanity, distinguishing himself from the mentally ill.
- In plain terms
- I am not crazy even though people might think I am.
- What can you take from it?
- Own your identity despite labels.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who defines sanity?
- How to handle labels?
Another view
It trivializes mental illness.
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