Quote by Matthew Arnold

But each day brings its petty dust our soon-choked souls to fill, and we forget because we must, and not because we will.

But each day brings its petty dust our soon-choked souls to

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This quote suggests that our daily existence is filled with trivialities that contribute to the suffocation of our souls. We are constantly consumed by mundane tasks and responsibilities, causing us to forget what truly matters. It implies that we forget not out of a deliberate choice, but rather out of necessity to keep up with the demands of life.

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