We need a mass of ancestors at our backs as ballast. Sometimes, we feel it's impossible to push into the future without such a weight behind us, without such heaviness to keep us steady, even if it is imaginary. And the more frightening the future is, the more complicated it seems to be, the more we steady ourselves with the past.Lauren Groff
About This Quote
The world we live in is constantly changing, and we must adapt to these inevitable changes. To do this, we must be aware of the changes. We must develop a strong, personal link to our past. This helps us understand the world around us that helps us make better decisions about how to use our time and energy.
Source: The Monsters Of Templeton
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