Quote by E. M. Forster

Life is easy to chronicle, but bewildering to practice...

Life is easy to chronicle, but bewildering to practice...

Summary

This quote suggests that it is much easier to describe or narrate the events of life when looking back on them, but when it comes to actually experiencing and navigating through the complexities of life in the present moment, it can be quite challenging and perplexing. It emphasizes the contrast between the simplicity of storytelling or recording events and the confusion and uncertainty that can arise when one is faced with the real-life situations and choices.

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