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So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.

So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceasele

Summary

This quote from F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby" captures the constant struggles and futility of human existence. The metaphor of "beating on" like boats against the current symbolizes our efforts to move forward, to escape our past and the obstacles that hold us back. Despite our efforts, we are ultimately swept back into the past, unable to break free from the cycle of our own history and circumstances. It reflects the universal human experience of longing for a better future while being weighed down by the inescapable grip of the past.

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