"Misery no longer loves company. Nowadays it insists on it"
- Russell Baker
About this Quote
This quote by Russell Baker is a commentary on the modern world and how it has changed from the past. In the past, anguish was something that individuals attempted to avoid and it was seen as a negative emotion. However, in today's world, suffering seems to be something that people actively seek out. People often discover convenience in suffering and it has ended up being a method to bond with others. People are more likely to share their battles and difficulties with others, and it has actually become a method to connect with one another. This quote is a reminder that although suffering is not something to be celebrated, it is something that can be shared and used to bring people together.
This quote is written / told by Russell Baker between August 14, 1925 and January 21, 2019. He was a famous Journalist from USA.
The author also have 28 other quotes.
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"Shareholder activism is not a privilege - it is a right and a responsibility. When we invest in a company, we own part of that company and we are partly responsible for how that company progresses. If we believe there is something going wrong with the company, then we, as shareholders, must become active and vocal"
