Aunt Quote by Margaret Atwood
“Ordinary, said Aunt Lydia, is what you are used to. This may not seem ordinary to you now, but after a time it will. It will become ordinary.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Handmaid’s Tale,” 1985
Ordinary is defined by familiarity; what feels unusual now will become normal over time.
In simple terms: What feels odd now becomes ordinary.
Key Takeaway
Adapt to changing norms.
Themes
society
normalcy
adaptation
Mood
cautious
observant
Type
critical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- adjusting expectations
- social integration
- habit formation
- cultural evolution
Key Concepts
cultural shift
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize harmful normalization?
- What habits become ordinary unnoticed?
A Different Perspective
Some changes may be detrimental.
