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The world used us as an excuse to go mad.
George Harrison
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Interpretation

What this quote means

This quote suggests that external circumstances often drive people to irrational behavior.

George Harrison's quote reflects on how society can influence individuals, encouraging them to lose their sanity or rationality in reaction to the chaos of the world. It speaks to the idea that people may use the turmoil or madness of the world as justification for their own actions and mental states, highlighting the interconnectedness between personal experience and societal conditions.

Themes

MadnessSocietyInfluenceRationalityExcuse

In practice

Example use cases

This quote could be used in a discussion about mental health and societal pressures during a seminar.

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