Quotation by

Joseph Conrad

I take it that what all men are really after is some form or perhaps only some formula of peace.

Peace

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Joseph Conrad suggests that people's true goal is to find a way to feel calm and secure, whether through a tangible state or a guiding principle. This implies that beneath all actions and desires, there is a fundamental search for stability and quietness in life.

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