Quote by W. H. Auden
Nobody knows what the cause is, though some pretend they do; it like some hidden assassin waiting to strike at you. Childless women get it, and men when they retire; it as if there had to be some outlet for their foiled creative fire.
Summary
This quote suggests that there is an unknown, intangible force or feeling that affects individuals, particularly childless women and retired men. The cause of this feeling is unknown and often misunderstood, though some falsely claim to have knowledge about it. It is described as a concealed assassin, representing a threat or unfulfilled potential. The idea is that individuals who are unable to express their creativity or achieve certain life goals are susceptible to this mysterious force that lingers, seeking an outlet for their unfulfilled potential.
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Cancer
By W. H. Auden
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