Quote by Jean Rostand

I still understand a few words in life, but I no longer think they make a sentence.

I still understand a few words in life, but I no longer thin

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This quote reflects a perspective on life where the speaker acknowledges that although they may comprehend individual words or concepts, they no longer see how these fragments fit together to form a coherent whole. It suggests a sense of confusion, uncertainty, or perhaps disillusionment with the overall meaning or purpose of life. The speaker seems to have lost faith in the power of words to provide understanding and a sense of direction, implying a deeper longing to find meaning and context in life beyond simple linguistic constructs.

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