Aldous Huxley Quote - Most human beings have an almost infinite capacity for taking things for granted.

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Most human beings have an almost infinite capacity for taking things for granted.

"Most human beings have an almost infinite capacity for taking things for granted."

— Aldous Huxley

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Author: Aldous Huxley
Category: Appreciation
Tags: Appreciation Awareness Gratitude Habit Reflective

Meaning of this quote

Familiarity can make people stop noticing the strangeness or value of ordinary existence.

Key takeaway: Give deliberate attention to something you normally pass over.

Origin of the quote

Published prose: Collected Essays.

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Attributed author: Aldous Huxley

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