Diversity may be the hardest thing for a society to live with, and perhaps the most dangerous thing for a society to be without.
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Our life is a book that writes itself and whose principal themes sometimes escape us. We are like characters in a novel who do not always understand what the author wants of them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Life is an ongoing story shaped by our experiences, often beyond our comprehension.
This quote by Julien Green presents the idea that our lives unfold like a book, where we are characters in a narrative that we do not fully understand. It suggests that while we may play our roles and experience various themes in life, the broader purpose or direction of our existence might elude our understanding, highlighting the often mysterious nature of our journeys.
Themes
LifeStoryUnderstandingJourneyNarrative
In practice
Example use cases
This quote would be great to share during a reflective talk about the experiences that shape our lives.
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