We knew - but didn't want to know - what was going to happen, the sky descending upon our heads like the shadow of a falling piano in a cartoon.
Aleksandar HemonRead
I wanted us to share the sense that the number of wrong moves far exceeds the number of good moves, to share the frightening instability of the correct decision, to bond in being confounded.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the complexity and uncertainty of decision-making, highlighting that wrong choices are more common than right ones.
Aleksandar Hemon's quote suggests that in life, we often face a vast number of wrong decisions compared to the rare moments of making the right choice. It emphasizes the shared struggle of navigating through confusing choices, and how this turmoil can foster a bond between individuals who experience similar challenges in decision-making. The notion of being confounded reflects the inherent instability and anxiety in striving for correctness amidst uncertainty.
Themes
DecisionWrong MovesUncertaintyComplexityBonding
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the challenges of making important life choices, this quote can illustrate the shared experiences of decision-making struggles.
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Home is where somebody notices when you are no longer there.
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