O light! This is the cry of all the characters of ancient drama brought face to face with their fate. This last resort was ours, too, and I knew it now. In the middle of winter I at last discovered that there was in me an invincible summer.

Summary

This quote suggests that despite facing seemingly insurmountable challenges and a dark fate, there is an innate strength within human beings that allows them to find light in the midst of darkness. The reference to ancient drama implies a universal theme of individuals grappling with their fate, and in this discovery, the speaker realizes that they possess an internal "invincible summer," a metaphor for resilience and an unyielding source of hope and strength that can triumph over any situation. It reflects the idea that even in the harshest conditions, a spark of optimism and inner power can illuminate one's path.

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