Quote by William Blake

All futurity seems teeming with endless destruction never to be repelled; Desperate remorse swallows the present in a quenchless rage.

All futurity seems teeming with endless destruction never to

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This quote evokes a sense of impending doom and hopelessness about the future. It suggests that it is filled with unstoppable destruction that will never be mitigated. The present is consumed by an insatiable anger and regret, highlighting the futility of trying to escape the consequences of our actions. It portrays a powerful and overwhelming feeling of despair, emphasizing the inability to find solace or redemption in the face of an uncertain and bleak future.

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