But often, in the world’s most crowded streets, But often, in the din of strife, There rises an unspeakable desire After the knowledge of our buried life; A thirst to spend our fire and restless force In tracking out our true, original course; A longing to inquire Into the mystery of this heart which beats So wild, so deep in us–to know Whence our lives come and where they go. Matthew Arnold
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When you feel tired at the end of the day, it is an indication that you are not being truly yourself. The world is not your oyster. You are not in control of your life, yet you are still living it. You are not satisfied with the way that things are going.

You want to go back to when all things were just right, but times have changed and so have you. There will always be new challenges ahead of you, but there will always be a time where you can turn back to where life was once good again. This quote tells us to remember our true selves and never forget how we used to be.

We may have forgotten some of our struggles, but we can always look back on our past to remember what matters most.

Source: The Complete Poems

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