Quote by Brian Holguin

Sometimes I look at this world and it moves me to tears. The joy and terror and the mad bloody drama of it all. I wonder why they never seem to really see it. Maybe one lifetime just isn't enough. Or maybe it's too much. I can't say. But the truth, to be perfectly plain, is that people are always looking for magic in all the wrong places.

Sometimes I look at this world and it moves me to tears. The

Summary

This quote highlights the bittersweet complexity and beauty of the world we live in. The speaker expresses their deep emotional response, feeling both overwhelmed by the vivid experiences and the contrasting emotions they evoke. They ponder why others seem to overlook or fail to truly appreciate this profound reality. Perhaps, the speaker suggests, the brevity of a single human lifetime is insufficient to fully comprehend the depth and breadth of all that exists, or maybe it is simply too overwhelming. Ultimately, the quote points out that people often seek enchantment and meaning in superficial or misguided pursuits, missing out on the genuine magic that surrounds them.

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Inspirational Fairy Tales

By Brian Holguin

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