Quote by Margaret Oliphant

Perhaps, on the whole, embarrassment and perplexity are a kind of natural accompaniment to life and movement; and it is better to be driven out of your senses with thinking which of two things you ought to do than to do nothing whatever, and be utterly uninteresting to all the world.

Perhaps, on the whole, embarrassment and perplexity are a ki

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This quote suggests that feeling embarrassed or perplexed is a normal part of life and growth. It argues that it is preferable to be caught in the struggle of deciding between two choices and be overwhelmed with thoughts, rather than being passive and uninteresting to others. In essence, it implies that it is better to embrace the challenging aspects of life that force us to think and make decisions, even if it leads to confusion or embarrassment, than to remain stagnant and unengaged.

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