Quote by Jean Piaget

I have always detested any departure from reality, an attitude which I relate to my mother's poor mental health.

I have always detested any departure from reality, an attitu

Summary

This quote expresses a dislike for anything that deviates from reality. The speaker attributes this aversion to their mother's history of struggling with mental health issues. It implies that the speaker's preference for reality is influenced by a desire to stay grounded and avoid the potential negative consequences of mental instability.

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