Quote by William Hazlitt

So I have loitered my life away, reading books, looking at pictures, going to plays, hearing, thinking, writing on what pleased me best. I have wanted only one thing to make me happy, but wanting that have wanted everything.

So I have loitered my life away, reading books, looking at p

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This quote captures the essence of a person who has spent their life indulging in various forms of entertainment and artistic pursuits. They confess to having lived in idleness, immersing themselves in books, visual arts, theater, and deep thoughts. The poignant statement reveals their longing for a single desire that could bring them ultimate happiness, but paradoxically, this desire encompasses their yearning for everything else. It encapsulates the relatable and complex nature of human desires and the intangible quest for true fulfillment.

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By William Hazlitt

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