Sadness is more or less like a head cold - with patience, it passes. Depression is like cancer.
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People read books to escape the uncertainties of life.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Books provide a refuge from the unpredictability of reality.
This quote by Barbara Kingsolver suggests that literature serves as a sanctuary for individuals, allowing them to momentarily step away from the unpredictability and challenges of their everyday lives. Reading becomes a means of finding solace and comfort in stories that provide clarity and understanding amid the chaos of existence.
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In practice
Example use cases
In a book club meeting, you might say, 'As Barbara Kingsolver aptly puts it, people read books to escape the uncertainties of life.'
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I did it to win love, and to prove myself capable. Not to move mountains. In my opinions, mountains don't move. They only look changed when you look down on them from great height.
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