Quote by Robertson Davies, A Voice from t

The world is full of people whose notion of a satisfactory future is, in fact, a return to an idealised past.

The world is full of people whose notion of a satisfactory f

Summary

This quote suggests that there are individuals who long for a future that resembles an idyllic and idealized version of the past. These people may romanticize and hold on to a particular period or era, hoping to recapture the perceived simplicity, happiness, or values it represented. Instead of looking towards progress and embracing change, they yearn to revert to an imagined golden age. This quote highlights the human tendency to resist unfamiliar territories and long for familiarity and nostalgia despite the inevitability of change and evolution.

By Robertson Davies, A Voice from t

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