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“It seemed, however, that I had. I didn’t want any more, so I got them. And now I am glad, for if, as I had sometimes wished at that time, I could have finished with a consciousness become unbearable, if, in other words, I had then died, I would never have known a great many very beautiful and…” quote by Elizabeth von Arnim
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““It seemed, however, that I had. I didn’t want any more, so I got them. And now I am glad, for if, as I had sometimes wished at that time, I could have finished with a consciousness become unbearable, if, in other words, I had then died, I would never have known a great many very beautiful and delightful things. Evidently, then, it is wise not too soon to lose patience with life, but to wait and see what it may have round its next corner. I””

Elizabeth von Arnim

About This Quote

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

Patience is vital; rushing may cause loss of profound experiences that unfold over time.

In simple terms: Patience reveals hidden beauties.

Key Takeaway

Practice patience to discover deeper meaning.

Themes

patience growth anticipation life lessons mindfulness

Mood

contemplative hopeful thoughtful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career decisions
  • personal growth
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

temporal perspective psychological endurance appreciation of process

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is it okay to act quickly?
  • How does patience shape personal fulfillment?
A Different Perspective

Rushing can also lead to serendipity.

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