Do you not see how strange and wonderful that is? That all history balances on an affair of the human heart?

Robin Hobb
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Do you not see how strange and wonderful that is? That all history balances on an affair of the human heart? This quote can be interpreted in a number of different ways. For example, it can be seen as a warning against placing too much weight on any one thing. It can also be taken as an encouragement to embrace every moment of life, as it is both wonderful and fragile.

Source: Ship Of Destiny

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