Quote by John Steinbeck
Where does discontent start? You are warm enough, but you shiver. You are fed, yet hunger gnaws you. You have been loved, but your yearning wanders in new fields. And to prod all these there's time, the Bastard Time.
Summary
This quote speaks to the inner conflict that arises from the human condition. It suggests that discontentment begins when there is a discrepancy between our physical comfort or material needs being met and the persistent dissatisfaction of our desires and ambitions. Despite having warmth, food, and love, there exists an inherent restlessness that craves more or different experiences. The quote attributes this discomfort to the unstoppable force of time, which constantly pushes us to seek or yearn for something beyond our current state.
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