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“To oppose something is to maintain it. They say here "all roads to Mishnory". To be sure, if you turn back on Mishnory and walk away from it, you are still on the Mishnory road. To oppose vulgarity is inevitable to be vulgar. You must go somewhere else; you must have another goal; then you walk a…” quote by Ursula K. Le Guin
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““To oppose something is to maintain it. They say here "all roads to Mishnory". To be sure, if you turn back on Mishnory and walk away from it, you are still on the Mishnory road. To oppose vulgarity is inevitable to be vulgar. You must go somewhere else; you must have another goal; then you walk a different road.””

Ursula K. Le Guin

About This Quote

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

Opposing something can unintentionally sustain it; true change requires choosing a different path or goal.

In simple terms: Opposing can keep it alive; change requires a new road.

Key Takeaway

Find alternative approaches to resolve conflict.

Themes

change paradox strategy

Mood

thoughtful determined

Type

philosophical strategic

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • conflict resolution
  • personal growth
  • social reform

Key Concepts

critical thinking ethical decision making

Questions to Reflect On

  • What new goal can replace the old conflict?
  • How do you ensure your alternative truly opposes the issue?
A Different Perspective

Opposition may be necessary in some contexts.

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