Idle youth, enslaved to everything; by being too sensitive I have wasted my life.
Meaning of the quote
This quote by the French poet Arthur Rimbaud suggests that being too sensitive and passive can lead to a life that feels wasted. He's saying that when you're young, it's easy to become trapped by your own emotions and let them control your actions, instead of taking charge of your life. The key message is that being overly sensitive and not taking action can prevent you from living your life to the fullest.
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