Famous quote by Walter Pater

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At first sight experience seems to bury us under a flood of external objects, pressing upon us with a sharp and importun
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"At first sight experience seems to bury us under a flood of external objects, pressing upon us with a sharp and importunate reality, calling us out of ourselves in a thousand forms of action"

- Walter Pater

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This quote by Walter Pater speaks to the overwhelming nature of our initial experiences in life. He recommends that when we initially experience the world, it can be a flood of external objects that demand our attention and action. This can be frustrating and can trigger us to feel as if we are being took out of ourselves. Pater is suggesting that our preliminary experiences can be so extreme that they can trigger us to feel overloaded and out of control. He is also recommending that we need to discover to manage these experiences and find methods to handle them in order to maintain our sense of self. This quote talks to the importance of learning to handle our experiences and to discover methods to manage the overwhelming nature of life.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Walter Pater between August 4, 1839 and July 30, 1894. He/she was a famous Critic from England. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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