I love this quote so much; because it conveys so much through a metaphor. I really think this quote represents open and closed minded people; and how closed minded people view people who are different or unconformative to norms. Or perhaps this quote could be reflecting something deeper- such as people who are sad and miserable with life looking at people who are carefree and making the most of their life. Now these may not even be the intent of the quote; and there are probably countless other interpretations- but I'd just like to touch upon that last one I mentioned because I believe it is the most accurate; maybe even more accurate than closed-mindedness.
First of all; I'd like to point out that the metaphor matches beautifully. Dancing is something typically done by happy people; or is related to as a happier activity at a minimum. To 'dance' through life, you have to have the right music- 'happiness' being the music. To those who can't see the happiness in the lives of others; those "dancing" through life would seem odd, or crazy, for doing so in the manner they often do. Those who can't find happiness within their own life often don't understand how other people can, much less to they feel that others deserve happiness if they can't have it as well. But what if I have things backwards? What if instead of the dancing being happy, it was sad? I guess this quote could work both ways. Maybe happy people see how sad people drag themselves through life and don't understand how someone could be so gloomy in a world so beautiful. However, I am more inclined to believe this quote is about the view of sad people to happy people due to the mention of dancing. Regardless of the meaning of the quote- happiness is easy to find; but your mind must be in the right place. You can't find light by stumbling through a dark cave, and you won't find a gemstone in a pile of coal. If you look at the negativity in everything, you'll never find happiness. That is as simple as it gets. Try to find a little beauty and enjoyment in everything- it'll get you far. - Maddie
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