Quote by Conrad Aiken

And, growing tired, we turn aside at last, Remember our secret selves, seek out our towers, Lay weary hands on the banisters, and climb; Climbing, each, to his little four-square dream Of love or lust or beauty or death or crime.

And, growing tired, we turn aside at last, Remember our secr

Summary

This quote reflects the natural human tendency to seek solace and respite from the weariness of life. It suggests that when exhausted, individuals retreat and introspect, reconnecting with their innermost desires and aspirations. They find solace by pursuing their personal aspirations, whether it be love, desire, beauty, death, or even indulging in forbidden acts. The quote encapsulates the universal pursuit to escape reality and find fulfillment, however fleeting it may be, within their own individual dreams.

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Death Beauty Love Dreams Crime

By Conrad Aiken

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