Washington IrvingThere are certain half-dreaming moods of mind in which we naturally steal away from noise and glare, and seek some quiet haunt where we may indulge our reveries and build our air castles undisturbed.
About This Quote
The quote expresses a desire to escape from the distractions of the world around you and to go into the depths of your own mind to find those quiet places that will inspire you. It can also mean that those who are able to find such solace in their lives, will find themselves as successful as those who avoid such places.
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