One could always imagine that one's life, though smoldering in parts, might be undamaged in the west.

Chris Cleave
One could always imagine that one's life, though smoldering in...
One could always imagine that one's life, though smoldering in...
One could always imagine that one's life, though smoldering in...
One could always imagine that one's life, though smoldering in...
About This Quote

Metaphorically, this quote is about our desire to hold on to things that are no longer working for us. It's like holding on to a smoldering piece of firewood, thinking it might yet be usable. Of course, if we let go of it now, it will be rendered useless for good.

Source: Everyone Brave Is Forgiven

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