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This is the invisible constant in a place with which the ordinary tourist can get in touch just by sitting quite quietly over a glass of wine in a Paris bistro.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":41,"quote_text":42,"author_id":5,"source_id":15,"has_image":24,"author":43,"source":44,"quote_tag":45,"commentary":46},4023183,"Journeys, like artists, are born and not made. A thousand differing circumstances contribute to them, few of them willed or determined by the will - whatever we may think.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis poignant reflection is likely from Lawrence Durrell's travelogues, specifically \"Bitter Lemons of Cyprus\" (1957), where he grappled with the complexities of colonialism and the fragility of human endeavors amidst the tumultuous backdrop of 20th-century history. As a seasoned traveler and writer, Durrell's experiences in various parts of the world, including Cyprus, Egypt, and Greece, profoundly influenced his views on the nature of journeys and creative expression.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nWhat initially appears as an acknowledgment of the uncontrollable forces that shape our lives—be they historical events, personal circumstances, or external pressures—actually hints at a profound skepticism towards the notion of agency. Durrell suggests that even our most deliberate choices and efforts are but a small part of a vast tapestry woven by countless unseen factors.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, consider the intricate web of influences that have shaped your current projects or goals. 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You can love her, suffer for her, or turn her into literature.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"currentPage":85,"totalPages":86,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":87},1,21,10]