Quote by Ezra Pound

I dunno what my 23 infantile years in America signify. I left as soon as motion was autarchic -- I mean my motion.

I dunno what my 23 infantile years in America signify. I lef

Summary

In this quote, the author reflects on their experience growing up in America. They express uncertainty about the meaning or significance of their 23 years spent there. The choice to leave suggests a desire for independence and self-direction, as they mention leaving when their own personal agency or "motion" became fully autonomous. The quote hints at a sense of restlessness and a need to find their own path, separate from the conventional expectations or norms of American society.

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By Ezra Pound

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