Quote by James Branch Cabell

I am content. While my shrewd fellows rode about the world to seek and to attain power and wisdom, I have elected, as and unpractical realist, to follow after beauty.

I am content. While my shrewd fellows rode about the world t

Summary

This quote expresses the speaker's contentment with their choice to pursue beauty instead of power and wisdom. While others around them may have focused on gaining influence and knowledge, the speaker identifies as a "realist" who has chosen a more subjective and aesthetic path. By emphasizing their contentment, the quote suggests that the pursuit of beauty brings fulfillment to the speaker's life, despite its lack of practicality in the eyes of others.

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By James Branch Cabell

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