I am a person who continually destroys the possibilities of a future because of the numbers of alternative viewpoints I can focus on the present.
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Our society is dependent on some precarious mechanisms, and they are very dicey. They can easily collapse.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the fragility of societal structures and the dangers of relying on unstable systems.
Doris Lessing's quote emphasizes the precarious nature of the mechanisms that support society. It serves as a reminder that many aspects of our social systems are fragile and can fail unexpectedly, suggesting the need for awareness and caution in maintaining the stability of these structures.
Themes
SocietyFragilitySystemsCollapseAwareness
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech discussing the importance of institutional reforms.
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