Quote by Jane Rogers

Stillness was most natural. To go on scrabbling and running and grasping after some kind of life was aberration; stillness was lasting.

Stillness was most natural. To go on scrabbling and running

Summary

This quote suggests that instead of constantly chasing after a hectic and busy lifestyle, finding peace and stillness is the most natural state. It implies that running after worldly pursuits and desires is abnormal and fleeting, while embracing stillness brings lasting contentment and fulfillment. It suggests the importance of slowing down, embracing a more relaxed existence, and letting go of the constant need for more.

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Life Loneliness

By Jane Rogers

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