--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: These walls are funny. First you hate…" description: "\"These walls are funny. First you hate 'em, then you get used to 'em. Enough time passes, you get so you depend on them. That's institutionalized.\" — An..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/61c/anonymous-1_ems_these-walls-are-funny-first-you-hate-em_2143917.jpg" --- # These walls are funny. First you hate 'em, then you get… ![“These walls are funny. First you hate 'em, then you get used to 'em. Enough time passes, you get so you depend on them. That's institutionalized.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/61c/anonymous-1_ems_these-walls-are-funny-first-you-hate-em_2143917.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/61c/anonymous-1_ems_these-walls-are-funny-first-you-hate-em_2143917.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/61c/anonymous-1_ems_these-walls-are-funny-first-you-hate-em_2143917.jpg) > “These walls are funny. First you hate 'em, then you get used to 'em. Enough time passes, you get so you depend on them. That's institutionalized.” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. People initially resist change, but over time they adapt and become dependent on new circumstances. **In simple terms:** Resistance turns into acceptance. Key Takeaway Recognize and manage adaptation. Themes change adaptation dependence Mood contemplative analytical Type sociological psychological When to use this quote - workplace - family life - technology adoption - urban living Key Concepts psychology social dynamics Questions to Reflect On - When did you first resist a change? - How does dependence affect freedom? 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