Quote by Logan Pearsall Smith

I can't forgive my friends for dying; I don't find these vanishing acts of theirs at all amusing.

I can't forgive my friends for dying; I don't find these van

Summary

This quote expresses the speaker's frustration and sadness towards losing their friends through death. The use of the term "vanishing acts" suggests that the friends' departure from the speaker's life feels sudden and unexpected, causing a feeling of bewilderment and even betrayal. The speaker's inability to forgive could stem from the deep emotional wounds inflicted by the loss, highlighting the profound impact that death can have on one's sense of connection and trust in relationships.

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