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I have always knocked at the door of that wonderful and terrible enigma which is life
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"I have always knocked at the door of that wonderful and terrible enigma which is life"

- Eugenio Montale

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This quote by Eugenio Montale speaks to the mystery and complexity of life. It recommends that life is an enigma, something that is both terrific and terrible. It is a puzzle that we can never ever fully comprehend, but that we can still try to make sense of. The expression "knocked at the door" indicates that we can approach life with curiosity and openness, and that we can try to acquire insight into its tricks. It likewise suggests that life is something that we can never ever fully control, and that it is eventually unpredictable. This quote encourages us to accept life's intricacy and to accept that it is something that we can never totally understood. It advises us to be open to life's surprises and to appreciate its charm, even in the midst of its troubles.

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Italy Flag This quote is written / told by Eugenio Montale between October 12, 1896 and September 12, 1981. He/she was a famous Poet from Italy. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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