Perhaps our only sickness is to desire a truth which we cannot bear rather than to rest content with the fictions we manufacture out of each other.
Lawrence DurrellRead
I had become, with the approach of night, once more aware of loneliness and time - those two companions without whom no journey can yield us anything.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the intrinsic nature of loneliness and time in shaping our experiences.
In this quote, Lawrence Durrell suggests that loneliness and time are essential elements of human existence that accompany us through lifeβs journey. Their presence is fundamental, implying that our understanding of life is deeply intertwined with these two companions, as they influence our thoughts and actions, leading us to deeper insights and experiences.
Themes
LonelinessTimeJourneyExperiencePhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a philosophical discussion about the nature of existence.
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