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“Each one is traveling his own way ad though the earth be rotting with good things, there is no time to pluck the fruits; the procession scrambles toward the exit sign, and such a panic is there, such a sweat to escape, that the weak and the helpless are trampled into the mud and their cries are…” quote by Henry Miller
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““Each one is traveling his own way ad though the earth be rotting with good things, there is no time to pluck the fruits; the procession scrambles toward the exit sign, and such a panic is there, such a sweat to escape, that the weak and the helpless are trampled into the mud and their cries are unheard.””

Henry Miller

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Life rushes forward, causing people to ignore good things and trample the vulnerable.

In simple terms: People rush, missing good things and hurting the weak.

Key Takeaway

Pause, value goodness, protect the vulnerable.

Themes

rush indifference vulnerability society humanity

Mood

anxious reflective

Type

philosophical critical observational

When to use this quote

  • urban life
  • workplace stress
  • social movements
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

existentialism social critique human frailty

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance urgency with mindfulness?
  • What can you do to help the vulnerable?
A Different Perspective

The quote may overgeneralize negativity, ignoring moments of compassion.

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