This #quote "So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past." is from F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby." It appears at the end of the book and reflects the theme of nostalgia, the passage of time, and the inevitability of the past influencing the present and future. The #metaphor of "boats against the current" suggests the struggle against the natural flow of time and life. The phrase "borne back ceaselessly into the past" implies an unstoppable force pushing us backward, emphasizing the idea that despite our efforts to move forward, we are continually drawn back to memories, experiences, and events from our past. The quote captures the complex relationship between the present and the past, highlighting the challenges of moving forward in the face of the powerful currents of history and personal experiences.