Quote by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Life is made up of marble and mud.

Life is made up of marble and mud.

Summary

This quote suggests that life is a combination of both the beautiful and elegant aspects (represented by marble) and the messy, difficult aspects (represented by mud). It implies that life is a mixture of highs and lows, successes and failures, joy and pain. Just like the contrasting characteristics of marble and mud, life consists of both moments of glory and moments of struggle, highlighting the complexity and unpredictability of the human experience.

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By Nathaniel Hawthorne

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