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If we live in a perpetual state of outrage, Trump wins. Because when we become depleted and exhausted and sapped of our energy, we're not as resourceful, creative, or effective.
Arianna Huffington
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What this quote means

Being constantly outraged drains our energy and effectiveness.

Arianna Huffington's quote emphasizes that living in a continuous state of anger or outrage can lead to a loss of personal energy and creativity. This depletion ultimately makes people less effective in their endeavors and can play into the hands of those who thrive on division and conflict, underscoring the importance of maintaining emotional balance and resourcefulness in the face of challenges.

Themes

OutrageEnergyEffectivenessResourcefulnessPolitics

In practice

Example use cases

This quote could be used in a discussion about political activism at a community meeting.

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