it may be that it is this very dulness that makes life to the incalculable majority so supportable and welcome. Nevertheless, there can be but few of us who had never known one of these rare moments of awakening when we see, hear, understand so much--everything--in a flash--before we fall back again into our agreeable somnolence.
The quote suggests that a monotonous and uneventful life is, for most people, comforting and easy to endure. This dullness allows individuals to navigate their existence without significant turmoil or challenge. However, it acknowledges that almost everyone experiences fleeting moments of intense clarity and insight, where everything becomes vividly understandable. These instances stand in stark contrast to the otherwise tranquil routine of life.
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