--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Another thing much too commonly seen, is…" description: "\"Another thing much too commonly seen, is an aberration of the human mind which otherwise I should have been ashamed to warn you of. It is technically ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b5b/william-morris-4229_aberration_another-thing-much-too-commonly-seen-is_1353458.jpg" --- # Another thing much too commonly seen, is an aberration of… ![“Another thing much too commonly seen, is an aberration of the human mind which otherwise I should have been ashamed to warn you of. It is technically called carpet-gardening. Need I explain it further? I had rather not, for when I think of it, even when I am quite alone, I blush with shame at the…” quote by William Morris](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b5b/william-morris-4229_aberration_another-thing-much-too-commonly-seen-is_1353458.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b5b/william-morris-4229_aberration_another-thing-much-too-commonly-seen-is_1353458.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b5b/william-morris-4229_aberration_another-thing-much-too-commonly-seen-is_1353458.jpg) > “Another thing much too commonly seen, is an aberration of the human mind which otherwise I should have been ashamed to warn you of. It is technically called carpet-gardening. Need I explain it further? I had rather not, for when I think of it, even when I am quite alone, I blush with shame at the thought.” [William Morris](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/william-morris/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The mind can create self‑deceptive habits that feel shameful, like “carpet‑gardening,” a metaphor for mental self‑sabotage. **In simple terms:** Self‑deception feels shameful. Key Takeaway Recognize and challenge hidden mental habits. Themes self‑deception shame mental habits self‑awareness Mood introspective reflective Type philosophical psychological When to use this quote - personal reflection - therapy - creative work - team dynamics Key Concepts cognitive bias psychology self‑sabotage Questions to Reflect On - What hidden mental habit are you avoiding? - How does acknowledging shame help? 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