I can't imagine ever writing anything of any kind on a machine. I never tried to write either poetry or prose on a typewriter. I like to do it on useless paper, scrap paper, because it's of no importance.
W. S. MerwinRead
Send me out into another life lord because this one is growing faint I do not think it goes all the way
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects a longing for transformation and a desire for a deeper existence beyond the current life.
In this quote, W. S. Merwin expresses a profound yearning for a new beginning, feeling that his current life is lacking depth and vitality. It suggests a search for meaning and fulfillment, pointing towards the idea that life can sometimes feel insufficient, prompting a wish for reinvention or renewal in a different existence.
Themes
LifeTransformationRenewalExistenceSearchMeaning
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a reflection on personal growth during a self-improvement seminar.
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