Quote by Robert Browning

What I aspired to be and was not, comforts me.

What I aspired to be and was not, comforts me.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker finds solace in the fact that they had dreams and aspirations that they did not achieve. Rather than being disheartened by their unfulfilled ambitions, they derive some sense of comfort from them. It implies that the pursuit of one's goals and aspirations can offer a sense of purpose and hope, even if they are not realized. This attitude reflects a level of acceptance and contentment with one's own journey and the personal growth that comes from aspiring towards something greater.

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