Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall.
William ShakespeareRead
Every single person, pretty much, is taught what they're supposed to do: go to school, get a job, find someone to love, get married, have kids, raise the kids, and then die. Nobody questions that. What if you want to do something different?
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote encourages individuals to question societal norms and pursue their own unique paths.
Aziz Ansari highlights the conventional life script that most people follow, which includes education, career, love, family, and ultimately mortality. He urges us to consider what it means to challenge this norm and explore alternative ways of living, suggesting that fulfillment may lie outside the traditional paths that society lays out for us.
Themes
LifeSocietyFreedomChoiceIndividuality
In practice
Example use cases
During a graduation speech to encourage students to forge their own paths.
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