#mathewarnold

[litcritconfessions-blog]

This quote by Mathew Arnold reminds me of the philosophy of Alain de Botton, particularly in his Ted talk “Atheism 2.0”

[schemeranddreamer-blog]

But often, in the world's most crowded streets, But often, in the din of strife, There rises an unspeakable desire After the knowledge of our buried life; A thirst to spend our fire and restless force In tracking out our true, original course; A longing to inquire Into the mystery of this heart which beats So wild, so deep in us--to know Whence our lives come and where they go.

Matthew Arnold, "The Buried Life"