... now I heard in it this sense of propulsion toward a

... now I heard in it this sense of propulsion toward a particular goal, like everything in life had buoyed him there. Like even his mistakes, even his darkness, had been taking him toward her.- Veronica Roth in Inertia

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"I heard in it this sense of propulsion toward a particular goal, like everything in life had buoyed him there."

This quote reflects a feeling of unstoppable movement and purpose guiding someone’s actions. It suggests that all aspects of their life, including mistakes and darker moments, have been leading them towards a specific objective or person, giving their journey a sense of inevitable direction. "Like even his mistakes, even his darkness,...

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