Life is a journey that must be traveled no matter how bad the roads and accommodations.
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Don't let us make imaginary evils, when you know we have so many real ones to encounter.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Focus on real problems instead of creating unnecessary worries about imaginary ones.
This quote by Oliver Goldsmith suggests that it is unwise to dwell on fictitious fears or worries when there are genuine challenges and issues that need to be addressed. It highlights the importance of prioritizing our attention and energy on concrete realities rather than getting lost in our imagination and making unnecessary troubles for ourselves.
Themes
ImaginaryEvilsRealProblemsWorriesEncounter
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on mental health, to emphasize the importance of addressing real issues.
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