Quote by John Steinbeck

And he didn't get tired or sleepy, for the beauty burned in him like fire.

And he didn't get tired or sleepy, for the beauty burned in

Summary

This quote implies that the person being described is immensely captivated by something or someone. The intense passion and enthusiasm they feel fuel them to the extent that they do not experience any fatigue or drowsiness. The comparison to fire emphasizes the intensity and fervor of their emotions, suggesting that the beauty they perceive lights up their inner being, providing an endless source of energy and motivation.

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Beauty Fire Cannery Row

By John Steinbeck

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