Quote by Simon Raven

And so, at the age of thirty, I had successively disgraced myself with three fine institutions, each of which had made me free of its full and rich resources, had trained me with skill and patience, and had shown me nothing but forbearance and charity when I failed in trust.

And so, at the age of thirty, I had successively disgraced m

Summary

This quote highlights the narrator's repeated failures and disappointments in life, specifically with three esteemed institutions that had bestowed upon them opportunities, resources, training, and tolerance. The narrator acknowledges that despite the institutions' support and forgiveness, they ultimately caused their own downfall. This quote alludes to a sense of personal shame, regret, and perhaps a realization of one's inability to fully utilize and appreciate the blessings bestowed upon them.

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Patience

By Simon Raven

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