You can't start out again in life, that's a carriage ride you only take once, but with a book in your hand, no matter how confusing and perplexing it might be, once you've finished it, you can always go back to the beginning; if you like, you can read it through again, in order to figure out what you couldn't understand before, in order to understand life.
The quote from Orhan Pamuk's "Quiet House" emphasizes the unique nature of life’s journey, suggesting that though we cannot relive our experiences, we have the ability to revisit literature. Life presents challenges and confusions that are often irreversible, similar to a single carriage ride that cannot be taken again. However, books offer a precious opportunity to explore and make sense of those complexities at our own pace.
By reading a book, readers can embark on a journey of understanding, returning to the beginning whenever necessary. This recursive reading allows for deeper comprehension of difficult concepts and life itself. Thus, literature becomes a valuable resource for reflection, as it provides a mechanism for grasping the nuances of our existence, offering insights we may have missed on a first read.
