Quote by Don Marquis

He worked like hell in the country so he could live in the city, where he worked like hell so he could live in the country.

He worked like hell in the country so he could live in the c

Summary

This quote highlights the not uncommon cycle of human ambition and desire for a different lifestyle. The individual in question endured hard work in rural areas to afford a life in the city, which often comes with its own challenges and demands. However, paradoxically, the person then worked tirelessly in the city to eventually return to a more peaceful life in the countryside. It sheds light on the continuous pursuit of an ideal lifestyle that people undergo, often putting tremendous effort into achieving a particular way of living only to realize its limitations and seek a different path.

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