Lev GrossmanIt was so much easier to be angry. Being angry made him feel strong, even though-- and this contradiction did nothing to diminish his anger-- he was angry only because his position was so weak.
About This Quote
This quote by Robert Frost is a reminder that we can’t have everything, but we can try. We can look at the things we feel we want and pursue them endlessly. It may not turn out as we intend, but it does bring us a sense of accomplishment. That small sense of progress is what makes our lives more meaningful.
Source: The Magicians
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