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What do all men seek? I want to be happy. I would like a…

“What do all men seek? I want to be happy. I would like a wife and sons one day. But I want them to grow in a land where there is hope for the future, where men do not take to the road. If that is a hopeless dream - and maybe it is - then I will sire no sons. I will wander, and play my harp, and…” quote by David Gemmell
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““What do all men seek? I want to be happy. I would like a wife and sons one day. But I want them to grow in a land where there is hope for the future, where men do not take to the road. If that is a hopeless dream - and maybe it is - then I will sire no sons. I will wander, and play my harp, and weave my magick until the end.””

David Gemmell

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A man questions life's purpose, yearning for happiness, family, and a hopeful future, yet contemplates solitude and artistic pursuit if those hopes seem impossible.

In simple terms: Seeking happiness and purpose, but fearing failure.

Key Takeaway

Pursue hope; create meaning.

Themes

purpose hope family artistic expression

Mood

hopeful contemplative

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • family life
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

existentialism personal fulfillment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you create if you felt hopeless?
  • Can art replace traditional success?
A Different Perspective

Hope may be fragile, yet it drives action.

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