"There is something sublime about its aloofness from and its indifference to its external environment"
- Frederick Soddy
About this Quote
This quote by Frederick Soddy speaks to the idea of a particular sort of beauty that can be discovered in the indifference of something to its external environment. It suggests that there is a certain type of power and grace in the ability to stay unaffected by the turmoil and noise of the world around us. It speaks to the concept of being able to stay focused on our own goals and aspirations, despite the diversions and temptations of the world. It is a pointer that we can stay real to ourselves and our worths, even when the world around us is continuously altering and progressing. It is a reminder that we can remain strong and independent, even when the world is attempting to pull us in different directions. It is a pointer that we can stay aloof and indifferent to the external environment, and still discover charm and power in that.
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