I want to hide from it, that's what I want to do. I want to just close my eyes and let it pass by. Let it take the next man.

πŸ“– Raymond Carver

🌍 American  |  πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’Ό Writer

πŸŽ‚ May 25, 1938  β€“  ⚰️ August 2, 1988
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In this quote from Raymond Carver's "Where I'm Calling From: New and Selected Stories," the speaker expresses a desire to escape from life's challenges and hardships. This longing to hide and shut out reality indicates an overwhelming sense of vulnerability and surrender to fate. The wish to let something beyond one's control take over reflects a deep emotional struggle and perhaps a feeling of resignation.

The sentiment conveyed highlights a universal...

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