Quote by Philip Larkin

Time has transfigured them intoUntruth. The stone fidelityThey hardly meant has come to beTheir final blazon, and to proveOur almost-instinct almost true:What will survive of us is love.

Time has transfigured them intoUntruth. The stone fidelityTh

Summary

This quote from Philip Larkin's poem "An Arundel Tomb" reflects on the passage of time and its impact on the perception of truth and sentiments. Larkin suggests that as time elapses, people's true intentions and commitments become distorted and misrepresented. The steadfast loyalty symbolized by the stone tomb has now become the only lasting sign of their former love. Ultimately, the quote suggests that amidst the uncertainties of life, it is the enduring power of love that has the potential to survive and be remembered.

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Time Death Love

By Philip Larkin

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