Quote by Lord Acton

If some great catastrophe is not announced every morning, we feel a certain void. Nothing in the paper today, we sigh.

If some great catastrophe is not announced every morning, we

Summary

This quote suggests that human beings have become so accustomed to hearing about negative and disastrous news that it has become an integral part of their daily lives. The absence of such news creates an unsettling feeling, as if something is lacking. It highlights how the media's constant focus on tragic events has influenced our perception of what is expected and normal. This quote implies that we have developed a strange attachment to negativity, where we almost rely on these catastrophic reports to feel connected to the world around us.

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