Quote by Elizabeth Gilbert

What time has ever been a simple time for those who are living it?

What time has ever been a simple time for those who are livi

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This quote highlights the complexity and challenges that time brings for individuals living in the present. It suggests that throughout history, people have always faced complexities, struggles, and uncertainties in their lives during any given era. It implies that no time period can be deemed as effortlessly simple for those experiencing it firsthand, emphasizing the ongoing complexities of the human experience in different eras.

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