Quote by Doris Lessing

When you're young you think that you're going to sail into a lovely lake of quietude and peace. This is profoundly untrue.

When you're young you think that you're going to sail into a

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This quote suggests that when we are young, we tend to have idealistic notions of finding tranquility and peacefulness in life. However, the quote implies that such expectations are fundamentally untrue. It implies that life is filled with challenges and obstacles that may disrupt our anticipated state of calmness. The quote serves as a reminder that the reality of life is often different from our initial perceptions, urging us to develop resilience and cope with the inherent chaos and struggles we may encounter on our journey.

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By Doris Lessing

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