Alison WeirIf only they would all just leave me alone with my books and my letters, I would be content to let life, and the world pass me by
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When Charles Dickens wrote, “If only they would all just leave me alone with my books and my letters, I would be content to let life, and the world pass me by,” he was speaking about the longing for contentment and peace. It’s in our nature to crave simple pleasures like reading and writing letters. But we also crave the freedom to do both without interference from others.
Source: Innocent Traitor
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