Quote by Boris Pasternak

Ecco che cos'era la vita, che cos'era l'esperienza, che cosa inseguivano coloro che andavano in cerca di avventure, ecco a che cosa mirava l'arte: ritornare a casa propria, ai propri affetti, riprendere la vita

Ecco che cos'era la vita, che cos'era l'esperienza, che cosa

Summary

This quote suggests that the essence of life, experience, adventure, and art is ultimately about returning to one's own home, loved ones, and resuming the ordinary routines of life. It emphasizes the idea that no matter how enticing or thrilling external experiences may be, people's ultimate longing is for familiarity, comfort, and connection with the people and places they care about most.

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By Boris Pasternak

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