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Meaning
The quote describes youth as bright and fast-moving, but also aimless. It suggests that the speaker felt intense energy while still ending up with no clear destination. The contrast between light and darkness makes the feeling vivid and uneasy.
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Originally said in English.
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About Carrie Fisher
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