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I would wake up in Moscow or somewhere else, my heart beating fast, feeling bitter and helpless
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"I would wake up in Moscow or somewhere else, my heart beating fast, feeling bitter and helpless"

- Alfred Schnittke

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This quote by Alfred Schnittke speaks with the sensation of displacement and alienation that can feature remaining in a foreign location. The speaker is explaining the sensation of awakening in a strange location, their heart beating quick, and sensation bitter and powerless. This might be analyzed as a sensation of being overwhelmed and out of location in a brand-new environment. It might likewise be analyzed as a sensation of being powerless and unable to control the circumstance. The speaker is expressing a sense of loneliness and confusion, as well as a sensation of being lost and unable to find their way. This quote speaks with the problem of remaining in a brand-new place and the sensation of being overwhelmed and out of control. It is a pointer that even in unfamiliar places, we can still find a sense of belonging and connection.

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Russia Flag This quote is written / told by Alfred Schnittke between November 24, 1934 and August 3, 1998. He/she was a famous Composer from Russia. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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