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“She always says she dislikes the abnormal, it is so obvious. She says the normal is so much more simply complicated and interesting.” quote by Gertrude Stein
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“She always says she dislikes the abnormal, it is so obvious. She says the normal is so much more simply complicated and interesting.”

Gertrude Stein

About This Quote

Source Essay: "The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas", 1933

She finds normality more complex and interesting than the abnormal, which she dismisses as obvious.

In simple terms: Normal life is complex; abnormal is obvious.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate the depth in everyday life.

Themes

complexity normality perception

Mood

thoughtful reflective

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • daily routines
  • artistic observation
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

philosophy literary critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes the ordinary complex?
  • Can the abnormal be insightful?
A Different Perspective

The view may overlook value in the unconventional.

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