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When did the future switch from being a promise to a threat?
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"When did the future switch from being a promise to a threat?"

- Chuck Palahniuk

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In this quote, author Chuck Palahniuk is questioning the shift in perception of the future. He is recommending that at some time, the future went from being something to eagerly anticipate and a source of hope, to something to fear and dread. This might be analyzed as a commentary on the current state of society, where the future is frequently seen as uncertain and filled with possible risks. It could likewise be viewed as a reflection on the human propensity to focus on negative possibilities rather than positive ones. In general, the quote prompts us to reflect on our own attitudes towards the future and how they might have altered in time.

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Chuck Palahniuk This quote is written / told by Chuck Palahniuk somewhere between February 21, 1961 and today. He was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 42 other quotes.

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