Quote by Samuel Johnson

An age that melts in unperceiv'd decay, And glides in modest innocence away.

An age that melts in unperceiv'd decay, And glides in modest

Summary

This quote speaks to the fleeting nature of time and the gentle passage of life that can easily go unnoticed. It suggests that as individuals grow older, their age slowly fades and slips away without making a significant impact or being fully realized. The phrase "modest innocence" implies a simplicity and purity in the way time elapses, suggesting that life flows gently and quietly, leaving behind little mark and prompting reflection on the transient nature of existence.

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Age Innocence

By Samuel Johnson

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