Quote by Harold Rosenberg

The story of Americans is the story of arrested metamorphoses. Those who achieve success come to a halt and accept themselves as they are. Those who fail become resigned and accept themselves as they are.

The story of Americans is the story of arrested metamorphose

Summary

This quote suggests that the narrative of Americans revolves around halted or incomplete transformations. Successful individuals reach a point where they stop striving for further growth and settle into their current circumstances, accepting themselves as is. On the other hand, those who face failure become resigned to their situation and also accept themselves as they are without pushing for change. It implies that both success and failure can lead to a sense of complacency and a lack of continual transformation in individuals' lives.

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By Harold Rosenberg

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