Quote by John Fowles

Content is a word unknown to life; it is also a word unknown to man.

Content is a word unknown to life; it is also a word unknown

Summary

This quote suggests that "content" is a concept that does not exist in the realm of life and in the understanding of humanity. It implies that life itself is ever-changing and evolving, and therefore cannot be contained or limited to a state of satisfaction or fulfillment. Similarly, it hints at the limitations of human understanding, implying that there are aspects of existence that transcend our comprehension, making the idea of contentment elusive and unknown.

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Contentment

By John Fowles

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