Quote by Katherine Tait

Reason, progress, unselfishness, a wide historical perspective, expansiveness, generosity, enlightened self-interest. I had heard it all my life, and it filled me with despair.

Reason, progress, unselfishness, a wide historical perspecti

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's disillusionment with the ideals and principles that have been ingrained in them throughout their life. They express a sense of despair and hopelessness towards concepts such as reason, progress, unselfishness, and a broad historical perspective. These values, which are often promoted as positive, seem to have been inherently disappointing for the speaker, leading to their feeling of despair. The quote implies a cynicism towards societal expectations and a general skepticism towards the effectiveness and fulfillment of these commonly praised ideals.

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Philosophy

By Katherine Tait

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