I feel the only thing you can do about life is to preserve it, by art if you're an artist, by children if you're not.

Philip Larkin
I feel the only thing you can do about life...
I feel the only thing you can do about life...
I feel the only thing you can do about life...
I feel the only thing you can do about life...
About This Quote

In this quote, William Faulkner explores the concept of life as a work of art. In art, there is no separation between the artist and their work. It is essentially a person made from their own essence. When we begin to view life as a piece of art, we become more aware of the beauty that can be found in everyday life.

We notice things that we typically overlook. We notice the beauty that comes from a simple sunset or a moment of silence. We notice all the things that make us who we are and remind us of our place in the world.

Source: Philip Larkin: Letters To Monica

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