Quote by Walker Percy, Love in the Ruins

What needs to be discharged is the intolerable tenderness of the past, the past gone and grieved over and never made sense of. Music ransoms us from the past, declares an amnesty, brackets and sets aside the old puzzles. Start a new life, get a girl, look into her shadowy eyes, smile. Fix me a toddy, Lola, and we'll sit on the gallery of Tara and you play a tune and we'll watch evening fall and lightning bugs wink in the purple meadow.

What needs to be discharged is the intolerable tenderness of

Summary

This quote suggests that the past can be burdened with deeply felt emotions and unresolved issues. However, music has the power to free us from this heaviness, providing a cathartic release and offering a fresh start. It symbolizes a break from the past and its complexities, allowing us to immerse ourselves in the present moment. The imagery of starting a new life, finding love, and experiencing simple joys further emphasizes this transformative power of music, providing a rejuvenating escape from past grief and confusion.

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By Walker Percy, Love in the Ruins

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