Quote by Robertson Davies

The world is full of people whose notion of a satisfactory future is, in fact, a return to the idealised past.

The world is full of people whose notion of a satisfactory f

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This quote suggests that many individuals are inclined to yearn for a future that is actually a reflection of an idealized version of the past. It implies that some people may resist change and progress, preferring to revert back to what they perceive as a "golden age" or a time when things were seemingly better or simpler. This notion highlights the conservatism and nostalgia prevalent in society, where certain individuals find comfort in clinging to familiar traditions and rejecting the uncertainties associated with embracing a new future.

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