Married couples who quarrel bitterly every day may really need each other as deeply as those who appear to be desperately in love.
Edward AbbeyRead
The earth is real. Only a fool, milking his cow, denies the cow's reality.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Reality must be acknowledged; denying it is foolish.
This quote suggests that accepting the reality of our world and circumstances is crucial for rational thinking. Just as someone milking a cow cannot deny the cow's existence, we must recognize and confront the truths around us to engage with life meaningfully.
Themes
RealityTruthAcknowledgmentFoolishnessExistence
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about environmental issues, one might quote this to emphasize the importance of recognizing climate change.
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