Quote by Henry Miller

I have never been able to look upon America as young and vital but rather as prematurely old, as a fruit which rotted before it had a chance to ripen.

I have never been able to look upon America as young and vit

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker does not view America as a burgeoning, vibrant nation, but instead sees it as a country that aged or decayed prematurely, without fully realizing its potential for growth and flourishing. It implies a sense of disappointment or disillusionment in the speaker's perception of America's development and societal progress.

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By Henry Miller

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