Quote by Julien Green
Our life is a book that writes itself and whose principal themes sometimes escape us. We are like characters in a novel who do not always understand what the author wants of them.
Summary
This quote suggests that our life unfolds like a story, with various themes and events that we may struggle to fully comprehend. Comparing ourselves to characters in a novel, we often find ourselves unaware of the greater purpose or intentions behind the circumstances we encounter. It emphasizes the mysterious and unpredictable nature of life, implying that we may not always grasp the underlying meaning or direction of our own narrative, much like fictional characters stumbling through their roles without complete knowledge of the author's plans.
By Julien Green