Quote by Doris Lessing

Things are not quite so simple always as black and white.

Things are not quite so simple always as black and white.

Summary

This quote suggests that life and situations are often complex and cannot be easily classified as either right or wrong. It implies that there are often grey areas and multiple perspectives that should be considered. It encourages a nuanced and open-minded approach towards understanding the complexities of the world, reminding us that oversimplifying things into absolutes does not accurately reflect reality.

By Doris Lessing

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