Quote
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“I think if you live in a black and white world, you’re gonna suffer a lot.”
Actor Bradley Cooper, talking about living a flexible life (Huffington Post)
Definition
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one choice; one way of seeing things
2. Use - Learn how the slang is used.
Everyone has their own point of view. Some people see things a certain way. For example, do you like the rain? Some people hate the rain and stay inside all day while others think rain is a nice surprise. They go outside, dance, and play in the rain. People who think in “black and white” don’t like surprises. They expect things to happen in the same way everyday.
People who think in black and white see things only in one way. They like routine, order, and rules. When something unexpected happens, they get angry. People who think in black and white see things as either good or bad, strong or weak, smart or stupid, beautiful or ugly. But you cannot see the world in only “black and white.” It is important to open your mind and understand that, sometimes, things happen that aren’t just “black and white.”
Actor Bradley Cooper thinks you cannot be happy if you only see the world in “black and white.” He thinks it is important to be open minded and flexible.
Do you see the world in black and white?
Examples
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“If you think situations are black and white, you have one clear way of looking at things.”
“Not everything in life is black and white. Life is more complicated than that!”
“Mary always sees everything in black and white. She never changes her opinions!”