Aldous Huxley Quote - Don’t try to behave as though you were essentially sane and naturally good. We’re all demented sinners in the same cosmic boat – and the boat is perpetually sinking.

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Don’t try to behave as though you were essentially sane and naturally good. We’re all demented sinners in the same cosmic boat – and the boat is perpetually sinking.

"Don’t try to behave as though you were essentially sane and naturally good. We’re all demented sinners in the same cosmic boat – and the boat is perpetually sinking."

— Aldous Huxley

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Author: Aldous Huxley
Category: Fallibility
Tags: Fallibility Humanity Humility Ironic Judgment

Meaning of this quote

The speaker uses dark humor to challenge self-righteous certainty about human goodness and rationality.

Key takeaway: Acknowledge your own fallibility when judging others.

Origin of the quote

Novel: Island.

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Attributed author: Aldous Huxley

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