The memory of most men is an abandoned cemetery where lie, unsung and unhonored, the dead whom they have ceased to cherish. Any lasting grief is reproof to their forgetfulness.

Summary

This quote reflects on the fleeting nature of human memory and the tendency to forget or neglect those who are no longer a part of our lives. It suggests that often we fail to cherish and remember the people who have passed away, leaving them metaphorically abandoned and forgotten in the recesses of our minds. The quote also mentions that if we experience deep grief and sorrow over the loss of someone, it serves as a reminder of our failure to keep their memory alive and honor their presence in our lives.

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