Quote by James Salter

One is seduced and battered in turn. The result is presumably wisdom. Wisdom! We are clinging to life like lizards.Why is it so difficult to assemble those things that really matter in life and to dwell among them only? I am referring to certain landscapes, persons, beasts, books, rooms, meteorological conditions, fruits. In fact, I insist on it.A letter is like a poem, it leaps into life and shows very clearly the marks, perhaps I should say thumbprints, of an unwilling or unready composer.


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Summary

This quote reflects on the experience of being pulled in different directions and encountering various challenges in life. It suggests that through this process of being seduced and battered, one gains wisdom. Despite this, the quote questions why it is so challenging to find and focus on the things that truly matter, such as particular landscapes, people, animals, books, rooms, weather conditions, or fruits. The quote also likens a letter to a poem, stating that it reveals the genuine and sometimes imperfect nature of its author.

By James Salter
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