To his dog, every man is Napoleon; hence the constant popularity of dogs.
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The amelioration of the world cannot be achieved by sacrifices in moments of crisis; it depends on the efforts made and constantly repeated during the humdrum, uninspiring periods, which separate one crisis from another, and of which normal lives mainly consist.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Real change in the world requires consistent efforts during ordinary times, not just sacrifices during crises.
Aldous Huxley's quote emphasizes that the improvement of society is not solely reliant on dramatic acts or sacrifices made in times of crisis. Instead, it is the consistent and often unremarkable efforts that individuals make during everyday life that truly drive progress and change. It suggests that the routine, mundane aspects of life play a significant role in shaping a better world.
Themes
ChangeEffortsCrisisImprovementNormal Life
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a motivational speech about social activism.
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