Famous quote by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

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The agony of my feelings allowed me no respite no incident occurred from which my rage and misery could not extract its
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"The agony of my feelings allowed me no respite; no incident occurred from which my rage and misery could not extract its food"

- Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

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This quote by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley speaks with the intense emotional discomfort and suffering she was experiencing. It conveys the concept that no matter what occurred, her rage and torment were so terrific that they could not be relieved. Her pain was so extreme that it did not allow her any respite, and even the most mundane of events might be utilized to sustain her rage and suffering. This quote speaks with the power of emotions and how they can take control of our lives, making it challenging to discover peace and solace. It also speaks with the power of strength and how, even in the face of intense emotional discomfort, we can still discover ways to cope and progress.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley between August 30, 1797 and February 1, 1851. He/she was a famous Author from England. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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