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Change, we were sure, was for the better always. We were…

“Change, we were sure, was for the better always. We were revisionists; what we revised was ourselves.” quote by Margaret Atwood
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““Change, we were sure, was for the better always. We were revisionists; what we revised was ourselves.””

Margaret Atwood

About This Quote

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

People believed change was always positive, but they realized they were altering themselves.

In simple terms: Change isn’t always better; it reshapes us.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions about progress.

Themes

change self‑reflection progress

Mood

thoughtful provocative

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal development
  • social movements
  • political reform
  • cultural shifts

Key Concepts

revisionism identity growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • What personal changes have you made unintentionally?
  • How do you evaluate if change is truly beneficial?
A Different Perspective

Change can be harmful if not critically examined.

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