Quote by Anita Brookner

Life... is not simply a series of exciting new ventures. The future is not always a whole new ball game. There tends to be unfinished business. One trails all sorts of things around with one, things that simply won't be got rid of.

Life... is not simply a series of exciting new ventures. The

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This quote highlights the idea that life is not just a continuous cycle of new and exciting experiences. It suggests that we often carry unfinished matters and unresolved issues with us, which cannot be easily discarded. It reminds us that regardless of what new opportunities or adventures lie ahead, we must confront and attend to the baggage of our past and present, acknowledging that these lingering elements shape our journey. Life is more multifaceted and nuanced than a fresh start, involving the complexities that come with unfinished business.

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