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Everything has two sides - the outside that is ridiculous, and the inside that is solemn
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"Everything has two sides - the outside that is ridiculous, and the inside that is solemn"

- Olive Schreiner

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This quote by Olive Schreiner speaks to the duality of life. It recommends that whatever in life has two sides, an external side that is typically viewed as ridiculous, and an internal side that is more severe and solemn. This duality can be seen in lots of elements of life, from the method we engage with others to the method we view the world. On the outdoors, we may appear to be ridiculous and frivolous, however on the within, we may be deeply reflective and major. This quote encourages us to look beyond the surface area of things and to acknowledge the complexity of life. It reminds us that there is typically more to something than fulfills the eye, and that we must make the effort to explore the much deeper significance of things. Eventually, this quote works as a pointer that life has plenty of contradictions which we must aim to understand both sides of any circumstance.

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South Africa Flag This quote is written / told by Olive Schreiner between March 24, 1855 and December 11, 1920. He/she was a famous Writer from South Africa. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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