Quote by John Keats

I am in that temper that if I were under water I would scarcely kick to come to the top.

I am in that temper that if I were under water I would scarc

Summary

This quote reflects an extreme state of frustration or apathy, where the speaker feels a lack of motivation or desire to improve their situation. They express feeling so disengaged that they wouldn't put in any effort to resurface if they were underwater. It communicates a sense of hopelessness or emotional fatigue, suggesting that the speaker is mentally or emotionally drained to the point of being indifferent towards their own well-being or circumstances.

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Depression

By John Keats

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