Quote by Carson McCullers

There's nothing that makes you so aware of the improvisation of human existence as a song unfinished. Or an old address book.

There's nothing that makes you so aware of the improvisation

Summary

This quote suggests that an unfinished song or an old address book can invoke a sense of the unpredictable and spontaneous nature of human life. It implies that these remnants symbolize the incomplete and ever-changing aspects of existence. Just as a song left unfinished leaves room for imagination and creativity, an old address book reminds us of the connections lost or altered over time. Both elements serve as reminders of the impermanence and unpredictability of human experiences.

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Life

By Carson McCullers

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