“Wherever you go, you will be asked to do something wrong. It is the fundamental condition of life to be forced to do violence to one's personality. Sooner or later, all living creatures must do this. It is the extreme shadow, the flaw of creation; it is the curse that is fulfilled, the curse that feeds on life. Throughout the universe."
In Philip K. Dick's "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?", the author explores a profound theme about the inherent challenges of existence. He suggests that individuals are often compelled to compromise their true selves in order to navigate the complexities of life. This pressure to conform or act against one's nature reflects a fundamental truth of the human condition.
The quote emphasizes that this internal conflict is not only a personal struggle but a universal experience shared by all living beings. It highlights the concept of violence against one's personality as a necessary, albeit painful, aspect of life that ultimately shapes one’s existence and identity in the world.
