There is no feeling, except the extremes of fear and grief, that does not find relief in music.
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Should I, after tea and cakes and ices, have the strength to force the moment to its crisis?
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the struggle of exerting willpower to face pivotal moments in life.
In this quote, T. S. Eliot contemplates the tension between indulgence and the necessity of confronting significant turning points in life. It suggests an internal struggle where one must muster the strength to act decisively in crucial moments, even after enjoying life's pleasures like tea and cakes.
Themes
StrengthDecisionCrisisMomentLife
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech about embracing life's challenges.
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