Quote by Anita Brookner, Lewis Percy, ch.

Life...is not simply a series of exciting new ventures. The future is not always a whole new ball game. There tends to be unfinished business. One trails all sorts of things around with one, things that simply won't be got rid of.

Life...is not simply a series of exciting new ventures. The

Summary

This quote implies that life is not just a continuous sequence of thrilling and fresh experiences. It suggests that the future doesn't always bring completely unfamiliar circumstances, but often carries unfinished matters from the past. We are burdened with various unresolved issues that persistently accompany us and are difficult to shake off. It highlights the idea that life is not always about novelty and starting over, but rather a continuous journey entwined with the remnants of our past.

By Anita Brookner, Lewis Percy, ch.

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