Quote by William H. Davies

What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare?

What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand

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This quote is questioning the meaning of a life filled with worries and responsibilities if we never take moments to pause and appreciate the world around us. It suggests that life loses its essence when we are constantly busy and preoccupied, without allowing ourselves the time to observe and enjoy the beauty and wonder of our surroundings. It urges us to create a balance between our obligations and finding moments of stillness and contemplation.

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