Caricatures Quote by Henry Miller
“A new world is not made simply by trying to forget the old. A new world is made with a new spirit, with new values. Our world may have begun that way, but today it is caricature. Our world is a world of things. What we dread most, in the face of the impending debacle, is that we shall be obliged to give up our gewgaws, our gadgets, all the little comforts that have made us so uncomfortable. We are not peaceful souls; we are smug, timid, queasy and quaky.”
About This Quote
Creating a new world requires new spirit and values, not merely discarding the old; clinging to comforts hinders progress, revealing our uneasy, timid nature.
In simple terms: New world needs new spirit, not just forgetting old.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate fresh values and let go of limiting comforts.
Themes
change
values
spirit
comfort
anxiety
Mood
motivational
reflective
challenging
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career transition
- social activism
- mindfulness practice
- technology detox
Key Concepts
Transformation
cultural evolution
personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- What comforts hold you back?
- How can you foster a new spirit today?
A Different Perspective
Comforts provide false security, making change painful.
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