Life is like topography, Hobbes. There are summits of happiness and success, flat stretches of boring routine and valleys of frustration and failure.
Bill WattersonRead
It's not denial. I'm just selective about the reality I accept.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Choosing which realities to accept reflects personal beliefs and perspectives.
This quote by Bill Watterson suggests that individuals have the power to shape their reality based on their choices and perceptions. Rather than outright denying certain truths, people can be selective about which aspects of reality they acknowledge, indicating a personal agency in how they interact with the world around them.
Themes
RealitySelective PerceptionBeliefTruthDenial
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion on mental health, one might say, 'As Bill Watterson puts it, I'm just selective about the reality I accept.'
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