Quote by James Thomson

The world rolls round forever like a mill; it grinds out death and life and good and ill; it has no purpose, heart or mind or will.

The world rolls round forever like a mill; it grinds out dea

Summary

This quote suggests that the world operates continuously, ceaselessly generating both positive and negative experiences. It implies that the world is indifferent and lacks any underlying purpose, emotion, consciousness, or intention. The constant cycle of life and death is likened to a grinding mill, emphasizing the impersonal nature of existence.

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Life Death World Purpose Mind

By James Thomson

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