"The perplexity of life arises from there being too many interesting things in it for us to be interested properly in any of them"
- Gilbert K. Chesterton
About this Quote
This quote by Gilbert K. Chesterton talks to the complexity of life and how it can be overwhelming. He recommends that life is filled with so many interesting things that it can be difficult to focus on any among them. This can cause a sensation of perplexity, or confusion, as we attempt to understand everything. Chesterton's quote highlights the value of taking the time to focus on the things that really matter to us, rather than attempting to do too much simultaneously. It is very important to focus on and be mindful of the things that bring us joy and fulfillment. By doing this, we can much better value the interesting things life has to use and prevent sensation overwhelmed by the complexity of it all.
"Life is life - whether in a cat, or dog or man. There is no difference there between a cat or a man. The idea of difference is a human conception for man's own advantage"