While people are young and the musical composition of their life is still in the first measures, they can write it together and exchange reasons, but when they are and are already greater, their musical compositions are more or less closed and each word, each object means a different thing in the composition of one and that of the other
The quote from Milan Kundera's "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" reflects on the nature of relationships and individual growth. In youth, people are open to collaboration, sharing their thoughts and experiences as they build their lives together. This period is characterized by a sense of mutual understanding and creativity, where every interaction contributes to a shared melody of life.
As individuals mature, their experiences become more rigid and distinct, creating a divergence in meanings and interpretations. The musical composition of their lives becomes closed, making it harder for them to resonate with one another. Each person carries their unique perspectives, which leads to complexities in communication and understanding, emphasizing the contrast between youthful fluidity and adult fixation.
