Quote by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

Life is obstinate and clings closest where it is most hated.

Life is obstinate and clings closest where it is most hated.

Summary

This quote suggests that life has a way of persisting and remaining present even in the face of adversity. It implies that the more one resists or despises certain aspects of life, the more those aspects tend to persist or surround them. It highlights the idea that life has a stubborn nature and can withstand unfavorable circumstances, reminding us that difficult situations and undesirable elements may persist regardless of our aversion towards them.

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Life

By Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

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