This quote by Roger Waters, "Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way," perfectly captures the subtle resilience and stoicism often associated with English culture. I completely agree. It's almost as if the quiet desperation becomes a badge of honor— a silent perseverance through the everyday struggles. The genius here lies in the contrast: while desperation implies a breaking point, the quietness suggests an inner strength that keeps it from spilling over. Perhaps it's a commentary on how sometimes, the most powerful battles are the ones we fight in silence.
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Waters may have been thinking of Thoreau's statement that "the mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation."