Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

The human race is a monotonous affair. Most people spend the greatest part of their time working in order to live, and what little freedom remains so fills them with fear that they seek out any and every means to be rid of it.

The human race is a monotonous affair. Most people spend the

Summary

This quote highlights the repetitive and mundane nature of human existence. It suggests that the majority of individuals devote their lives to work, leaving minimal time for personal freedom. The little freedom that does exist often evokes feelings of fear, prompting people to desperately look for ways to escape it. The quote suggests a bleak outlook on the human condition, revealing a cycle where work dominates our lives, and the limited freedom we have is met with apprehension rather than joy.

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Fear Freedom Work Meaning Of Life Psychology Purpose Of Life

By Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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