“The life of man is a long march through the night, surrounded by invisible foes, tortured by weariness and pain, towards a goal that few can hope to reach, and where none may tarry long.”
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APA
Russell, B. (n.d.). The life of man is a long march through the night, surrounded by invisible foes, tortured by weariness and pain, towards a goal that few can hope to reach, and where none may tarry long. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/26825-the-life-of-man-is-a-long-march/
MLA
Russell, Bertrand. “The life of man is a long march through the night, surrounded by invisible foes, tortured by weariness and pain, towards a goal that few can hope to reach, and where none may tarry long.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/26825-the-life-of-man-is-a-long-march/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
Chicago
Russell, Bertrand. “The life of man is a long march through the night, surrounded by invisible foes, tortured by weariness and pain, towards a goal that few can hope to reach, and where none may tarry long.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/26825-the-life-of-man-is-a-long-march/.