Quote by Eleanor Clark

If you don't love life you can't enjoy an oyster; there is a shock of freshness to it and intimations of the ages of man, some piercing intuition of the sea and all its weeds and breezes. [They] shiver you for a split second.

If you don't love life you can't enjoy an oyster; there is a

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This quote highlights the connection between one's appreciation for life and the ability to find joy in simple pleasures. It suggests that without loving life, one cannot fully enjoy the experience of eating an oyster. The quote describes the oyster as a metaphor for the richness and depth of existence, invoking a sense of awe and wonder. The "shock of freshness" and the sensation of being immersed in the vastness of the sea evoke a momentary shiver, symbolizing the fleeting yet profound connection to the natural world and the timeless essence of humanity.

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