Everybody just wants to appreciate time as it's passing, to be in the moment. It's the hardest thing to do. You're either in the unknown future that you're working toward, or you're in the past that becomes a little abstract.
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Plots are artificial. Does your life have a plot? It has characters. There is a narrative. There's a lot of story, a lot of character. But plot? Eh, no.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Life is not defined by a structured plot but by the characters and narratives we create.
This quote emphasizes the idea that life does not follow a predetermined storyline or plot but is instead shaped by the experiences, relationships, and personal narratives we build along the way. It encourages an appreciation for the rich tapestry of characters and stories that define our existence, suggesting that meaning can be found in the chaos and unpredictability of life rather than in a structured framework.
Themes
LifeNarrativeCharactersStoryPhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the unpredictability of life.
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