There was a touch of anxiety in the whole human race about its future.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote observes a collective anxiety within humanity regarding what comes next.
- In plain terms
- Everyone is a bit worried about what happens in the future.
- What can you take from it?
- Shared anxiety about the future is a common human experience.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you afraid of?
- Is fear about the future natural?
Another view
Anxiety isn't universal; some people remain optimistic or indifferent.
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