The “what should be” never did exist, but people keep trying to live up to it. There is no “what should be,” there is only what is.
Meaning of the quote
This quote is saying that there is no perfect way things "should" be, no matter what people think. People often imagine an ideal world or situation that doesn't actually exist. Instead of focusing on this imaginary "should be," we should focus on the real world and the way things actually are. The quote suggests that we should accept and work with reality, rather than trying to live up to an unrealistic fantasy.
About Lenny Bruce
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