I haven't deeply considered the matter [...] but if to…
![“I haven't deeply considered the matter [...] but if to look truth in the face and not resent it when it's unpalatable, and take human nature as you find it, smiling when it's absurd and grieved without exaggeration when it's pitiful, is to be cynical, then I suppose I'm a cynic. Mostly human…” quote by W. Somerset Maugham](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/e51/w-somerset-maugham-237_human-nature_i-haven-t-deeply-considered-the-matter-b_484661.jpg)
““I haven't deeply considered the matter [...] but if to look truth in the face and not resent it when it's unpalatable, and take human nature as you find it, smiling when it's absurd and grieved without exaggeration when it's pitiful, is to be cynical, then I suppose I'm a cynic. Mostly human nature is both absurd and pitiful, but if life has taught you tolerance you find in it more to smile at than to weep. [The back of beyond]””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Recognizing life's absurdity and sorrow with tolerance leads to a balanced, less cynical outlook.
In simple terms: Accept life's absurd and pitiful aspects with tolerance.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate tolerance, smile more, lament less.
Themes
tolerance
human nature
cynicism
balance
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- coping with adversity
- philosophical reflection
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How does tolerance differ from acceptance of injustice?
- When is smiling insufficient?
A Different Perspective
Tolerance may overlook injustice or enable complacency.