Quote by James Hillman

Everything that everyone is afraid of has already happened: The fragility of capitalism, which we don't want to admit the loss of the empire of the United States and American exceptionalism. In fact, American exceptionalism is that we are exceptionally backward in about fifteen different categories, from education to infrastructure.


Everything that everyone is afraid of has already happened:

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that the things people fear the most have already manifested themselves in society. It argues that we are reluctant to acknowledge the vulnerability of capitalism and the declining power of the US empire, relying instead on the notion of American exceptionalism. However, it claims that exceptionalism is not rooted in superiority but rather in backwardness in various areas such as education and infrastructure. It suggests that our fears stem from a reluctance to face these realities and admit the shortcomings present in our society.

By James Hillman
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