In the life of each of us, I said to myself, there is a place remote and islanded, and given to endless regret or secret happiness.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Everyone has a private inner space where they experience deep regret or happiness.
- In plain terms
- We each have a private place for secret joy or regret.
- What can you take from it?
- Everyone has a private place for secret joy or regret.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is in your private inner place?
- Do you feel truly alone inside?
Another view
Some people share their deepest feelings openly.
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