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"Te mostraré el miedo en un puñado de polvo"

T. S. Eliot

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This quote talks about finding something scary or unsettling in an ordinary object, like dust. Imagine thinking about how small and insignificant dust seems, but it can remind us of big, serious things like how everything eventually breaks down or dies. For example, when we see dust in an old, abandoned house, we might feel a bit sad or worried because it shows how time can change everything. This can make us think about our own life and how we use our time. The quote suggests that even small things can carry deep, sometimes scary meanings, and it makes us reflect on our existence and the passage of time. It reminds us to cherish life and be aware of how quickly things can change.

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Desolation Existentialism Fear Imagery Literature Modernism Poetry Symbolism T.s. eliot The waste land
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