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His life was a sort of dream, as are most lives with the mainspring left out.

His life was a sort of dream, as are most lives with the mai

Summary

This quote suggests that the protagonist's life lacked passion or purpose, leaving it feeling empty and unfulfilling. The phrase "sort of dream" implies a lack of depth or substance, highlighting the superficiality of their existence. By describing it as a life with the "mainspring left out," the quote metaphorically portrays the absence of a driving force or motivation. It suggests that without a sense of purpose, life becomes dull and devoid of meaning, similar to a dream that lacks coherence or significance.

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By Source Unknown

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