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It is easy to answer the ultimate questions - it saves you bothering with the immediate ones
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"It is easy to answer the ultimate questions - it saves you bothering with the immediate ones"

- John Osborne

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In this quote, John Osborne suggests that it is easier to concentrate on answering the big, existential concerns rather than handling the smaller, more pushing issues in life. By addressing the ultimate concerns, such as the meaning of life or the existence of a greater power, one can prevent the intricacies and problems of dealing with immediate problems. This could be viewed as a type of escapism, as it enables one to avoid dealing with the obstacles and duties of everyday life. However, it likewise highlights the importance of pondering the larger image and finding purpose in life, instead of getting caught up in insignificant matters.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by John Osborne between December 12, 1929 and December 24, 1994. He was a famous Playwright from England. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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