One day/_x000D_ One day I waited for myself/_x000D_ I said to myself Guillaume it's time you came/_x000D_ So I could know just who I am/_x000D_ I who know others.
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People quickly grow accustomed to being the slaves of mystery.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that people become comfortable with the unknown and the mysteries that govern their lives.
Guillaume Apollinaire's quote highlights the human tendency to adapt to uncertainties and mysteries that surround them. It suggests that rather than feeling enslaved by the unknown, people can become so accustomed to it that they may even accept it as part of their existence, often losing sight of the desire for clarity and understanding.
Themes
MysteryAdaptationUnderstandingAcceptancePhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a philosophical discussion about the nature of human understanding.
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