Quote by Joseph Conrad

Resignation, not mystic, not detached, but resignation open-eyed, conscious, and informed by love, is the only one of our feelings for which it is impossible to become a sham.

Resignation, not mystic, not detached, but resignation open-

Summary

This quote highlights the unique nature of resignation as a genuine and authentic feeling. It suggests that true resignation cannot be feigned or insincere. Unlike mysticism or detached indifference, resignation is characterized by a conscious acceptance and a loving understanding of a situation. It implies that when individuals genuinely resign themselves to a particular outcome or circumstance, their acceptance is sincere and transparent, free from any pretense or falseness.

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By Joseph Conrad

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