Quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson

Authority forgets a dying king.

Authority forgets a dying king.

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This quote suggests that when a powerful figure or authority figure is on the brink of death, their influence and control over others diminishes or is quickly forgotten. It highlights the fleeting nature of power and how those in positions of authority can easily be overlooked or disregarded when they are no longer relevant or powerful.

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