Quote by Conrad Aiken

The young boy whistles, hurrying down the street, The young girl hums beneath her breath. One goes out to beauty, and does not know it. And one goes out to death.

The young boy whistles, hurrying down the street, The young

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This quote encapsulates the contrast between two individuals, one who is carefree and unaware of the beauty around them, and another who is solemn and perhaps contemplative of their own mortality. It highlights the different perspectives people can have in their approach to life, with one finding joy in the present moment while the other may be more reflective and focused on the inevitable passage of time.

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