Quotation by

Carl Sandburg

Life is like an onion. You peel it off one layer at a time, and sometimes you weep.

Time

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Life unfolds gradually, revealing new experiences and challenges as time passes. Often, these discoveries bring emotional pain or sadness, much like how peeling an onion can make you cry.

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