...the routine of life goes on, whatever happens, we do the same things, go through the little performance of eating, sleeping, washing. No crisis can break through the crust of habit.
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Living as we do in an age of noise and bluster, success is now measured accordingly. We must all be seen, and heard, and on the air.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Success today is often about visibility and being heard in a noisy world.
In this quote, Daphne Du Maurier highlights the contemporary societal emphasis on visibility as a measure of success. She suggests that in a world filled with distractions and loud opinions, individuals feel pressured to make their presence known, indicating that success may now rely more on public perception than on intrinsic achievements.
Themes
SuccessVisibilityNoiseModern SocietyPerception
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared at a business networking event to emphasize the importance of personal branding.
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