Quote by Mark Twain

and so when I couldn't stand it no longer, I lit out. I got into my old rags and my sugar-hogshead again, and was free and satisfied.

and so when I couldn't stand it no longer, I lit out. I got

Summary

This quote illustrates a sense of liberation and contentment that comes from escaping from a suffocating and constraining environment. The speaker, having reached their breaking point and unable to tolerate their circumstances any longer, endeavors to break free. By shedding their normal attire and reverting to a simpler lifestyle with minimal possessions (symbolized by the old rags and sugar-hogshead), they find a newfound freedom and fulfillment. The quote emphasizes the immense relief experienced by leaving behind the burdensome aspects of their life and embracing a state of freedom and satisfaction.

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By Mark Twain

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