Quote by Emily Dickinson

To live is so startling it leaves little time for anything else.

To live is so startling it leaves little time for anything e

Summary

This quote suggests that the experience of being alive is incredibly overwhelming and awe-inspiring. It implies that life is so full of surprises, emotions, and sensations that there is barely any time or room for other activities, distractions, or preoccupations. It implies that living itself is a journey that demands our attention and energy, leaving us with little capacity for anything else. The quote suggests that embracing the wonder and intensity of life should be our focus, as it is an extraordinary and fleeting experience.

By Emily Dickinson

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