Quote by Philip Larkin

In everyone there sleeps. A sense of life lived according to love. To some it means the difference they could make. By loving others, but across most it sweeps. As all they might have done had they been loved. That nothing cures.

In everyone there sleeps. A sense of life lived according to

Summary

This quote suggests that within every individual lies a dormant desire to live a life guided by love. For some, this means making a significant impact on the lives of others through acts of love and kindness. However, for the majority of people, this longing remains unfulfilled, causing a sense of dissatisfaction. The quote implies that although there may be various remedies for different afflictions, nothing can fully heal the pain caused by a lack of love.

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Life Love Sleep

By Philip Larkin

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