It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.
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People who deny the existence of dragons are often eaten by dragons. From within.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Denying difficult truths can lead to one's own downfall.
This quote by Ursula K. Le Guin highlights the dangers of ignoring or denying uncomfortable realities in life. The metaphor of dragons symbolizes significant challenges or fears, and the warning implies that those who avoid confronting these issues may ultimately suffer from their consequences, often in ways they themselves do not anticipate.
Themes
DragonsDenialTruthConfrontationFear
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about facing fears, one might quote Le Guin to emphasize the importance of acknowledging personal challenges.
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