Quote by John Kenneth Galbraith

No society ever seems to have succumbed to boredom. Man has developed an obvious capacity for surviving the pompous reiteration of the commonplace.

No society ever seems to have succumbed to boredom. Man has

Summary

This quote suggests that despite the repetition of mundane or ordinary experiences in society, humans possess an innate ability to endure and navigate through such boredom. It implies that throughout history, societies have not collapsed or given in to monotony, implying that there is something about human nature that allows them to tolerate and push through repetitiveness and banality. It highlights the resilience and adaptability of mankind in the face of commonplace activities and situations.

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Boredom

By John Kenneth Galbraith

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