Appropriate Quote by Anatole Broyard

“The epic implications of being human end in more than this: We start our lives as if they were momentous stories, with a beginning, a middle and an appropriate end, only to find that they are mostly middles.” quote by Anatole Broyard — Download Open image

“The epic implications of being human end in more than this: We start our lives as if they were momentous stories, with a beginning, a middle and an appropriate end, only to find that they are mostly middles.”

Anatole Broyard

About This Quote

Source Essay: "The Epic Implications of Being Human", 1970

Life narratives feel grand but are mostly ordinary middle sections, challenging heroic expectations.

In simple terms: Life is mostly ordinary.

Key Takeaway

Find meaning in everyday moments.

Themes

narrative human experience meaning

Mood

reflective humble

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

writing
teaching
personal reflection
media analysis

Key Concepts

story structure existential reflection

Questions to Reflect On

What makes a moment feel epic?
How can you appreciate the mundane?

A Different Perspective

Some seek dramatic life stories.

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