Quote by Jack Kerouac, Lonesome Traveler

After all this kind of fanfare, and even more, I came to a point where I needed solitude and to just stop the machine of 'thinking' and 'enjoying' what they call 'living,' I just wanted to lie in the grass and look at the clouds...

After all this kind of fanfare, and even more, I came to a p

Summary

This quote expresses the speaker's desire for a break from the fast-paced, social world. They have grown tired of the constant stimulation and expectations of productivity, and instead long for simplicity and connection to nature. The image of lying in the grass and gazing at the clouds represents their yearning for a state of tranquility and the ability to find joy in the present moment.

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By Jack Kerouac, Lonesome Traveler

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