Quote by Eric Hoffer

The well adjusted make poor prophets. A pleasant existence blinds us to the possibilities of drastic change. We cling to what we call our common sense, our practical point of view. Actually, these are names for an all-absorbing familiarity with things as they are.... Thus it happens that when the times become unhinged, it is the practical people who are caught unaware...still clinging to things that no longer exist.

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This quote suggests that individuals who are well-adjusted and content with their current circumstances tend to overlook and underestimate the potential for significant shifts and upheavals. By being comfortable and relying heavily on familiar perspectives, they become ill-prepared for drastic change. The quote highlights how practical individuals, who hold on to outdated notions and refuse to adapt to evolving circumstances, are most likely to be blindsided when faced with the chaos brought on by changing times.

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