Sunday, June 11, 2023

Futility

 Futility

Arnold Bennett, The Human Machine

An unwise man wishes to have a different environment

Just glancing at his own faults momentarily , looking away again

what he wants is - 

" A pipe that wont put itself in the mouth

   A glass that wont leap of its own accord to his lips

   Money that wont ship untouched out of his pocket

   Legs that will carry him certain miles everyday in open air

   Habits that practice themselves 

   Spouse that will adjust according to humors

  A wise man knows that this is all futile 

 he cant have these things

 resigns himself to the Universe! 

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