Quote by Ursula K. LeGuin

What sane person could live in this world and not be crazy?

What sane person could live in this world and not be crazy?

Summary

This quote suggests that living in the world we currently inhabit can be overwhelming and challenging, to the point where it may drive a person to madness. It implies that the complexity and chaos of the world can have a profound impact on one's mental well-being. It questions the sanity of anyone who appears unaffected, implying that it is almost impossible to endure the world without feeling some level of madness or insanity.

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Sanity

By Ursula K. LeGuin

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