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Aeneas carried his aged father on his back from the ruins of Troy and so do we all, whether we like it or not, perhaps e
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"Aeneas carried his aged father on his back from the ruins of Troy and so do we all, whether we like it or not, perhaps even if we have never known them"

- Angela Carter

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This quote by Angela Carter speaks with the concept of the concerns we all carry, both actually and figuratively. Aeneas, a character from Greek folklore, was required to bring his aged dad on his back from the ruins of Troy. This is an effective image that speaks with the idea of the sacrifices we produce our families. We all bring concerns, whether we like it or not, and in some cases these concerns are passed down to us from our parents and ancestors. Even if we have never understood them, we still bring the weight of their legacy. This quote speaks with the concept that we are all connected, which our actions have consequences that ripple through time. We are all accountable for the options we make, and the concerns we carry, and we need to aim to make the best of them.

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Angela Carter This quote is written / told by Angela Carter between May 7, 1940 and February 16, 1992. She was a famous Novelist from England, the quote is categorized under the topic Dad. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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