Boat Quote by Edgar Lee Masters

“To put meaning in one's life may end in madness, But life without meaning is the torture Of restlessness and vague desire-It is a boat longing for the sea and yet afraid.”

Edgar Lee Masters

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Boat Desire Life Longing Madness May Meaning Restlessness Sea Torture

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