Quote by Alice Hoffman

I knew what it was to yearn for a life so distant it seemed that it had never been anything more than a dream.

I knew what it was to yearn for a life so distant it seemed

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This quote highlights the experience of the speaker, who understands the feeling of longing for a life vastly different from their current reality. The desire for this desired life is so intense that it feels unattainable, almost mythical. It implies a deep longing for something better, something beyond their current circumstances, perhaps suggesting an aspiration for personal growth or fulfillment.

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