Quote by Ralph Ellison

Perhaps everyone loved someone; I didn't now, I couldn't give much thought to love; in order to travel far you had to be detached, and I had the long road back to the campus before me.

Perhaps everyone loved someone; I didn't now, I couldn't giv

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The quote suggests that the speaker does not currently have any personal attachments or deep feelings of love towards someone. They emphasize that in order to embark on great journeys, one must be emotionally disconnected. The speaker acknowledges their imminent departure from their current location, indicating that they have a long journey ahead of them to return to their campus. This quote highlights the speaker's detachment and preoccupation with practical concerns over matters of the heart.

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By Ralph Ellison

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