"For the word 'We' must never be spoken, save by one's choice and as a second thought."
I need help understanding this quote from her book.
I understood the first part, but once "as a second thought" entered the sentence, it became a tad confusing.
2007-07-30 06:36:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
My interpretation: According to her Objectivist philosophy, the group should always be of secondary importance and only thought about after the interests of the individual have been considered and (ideally) fulfilled.
2007-07-30 06:47:34 · answer #1 · answered by B.Rabbit 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I read the book, however since I don't remember exact quotes, I wish you had given us some context.
When I read the quote I was assuming it was talking about customs of their socity in which everyone used 'we' and there is no indivisual. I took it to mean that you must say 'we' reguardless of your choice and any second thoughts (or doubts) about it that you might have.
But when I read the responses of other people, I realized that if this is towards the end of the book when the main characters are discovering the word 'I', then the second thought means that 'we' (or considering the group) should come second to considering yourself.
2007-07-30 06:52:10 · answer #2 · answered by lexie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The indivdual is alwyas first. "I" have to think about my thoughts and all thoughts are chosen. I can only say "we" after "I" exist, after "I" consciously decide to include others, not state imposed concern.
2007-07-31 16:36:07 · answer #3 · answered by Mart G 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She is implying that We should always be a second thought to something else (you, me, i, etc.).
2007-07-30 06:42:46 · answer #4 · answered by Ralph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"we" must never be spoken, i would assume that it means that hes gonna start using that word after using, you and me, i
2007-07-30 06:42:06 · answer #5 · answered by ceesteris 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋