Quote by Sylvia Plath

I wanted change and excitement and to shoot off in all directions myself, like the colored arrows from a Fourth of July rocket.

I wanted change and excitement and to shoot off in all direc

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's desire for transformation and an adventurous life full of creativity and exploration. They seek to break away from the mundane and predictable, longing for the thrill of change and the exhilaration of new experiences. The metaphor of "colored arrows from a Fourth of July rocket" suggests the speaker's yearning to burst forth into the world with vibrancy, energy, and visible impact.

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Change Inspirational Excitement

By Sylvia Plath

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