I'd like to get away from earth awhile And then come back to it and begin over. May no fate willfully misunderstand me And half grant what I wish and snatch me away Not to return. Earth's the right place for love: I don't know where it's likely to go better.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker wishes to leave Earth temporarily, return, and start anew, hoping fate will grant a brief escape without permanent loss.
- In plain terms
- He wants to step away, come back, and begin again, hoping fate lets him briefly escape.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek renewal but stay grounded.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does 'earth' symbolize for you?
- Can a brief escape truly refresh you?
Another view
Escaping may not solve underlying issues.
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