Quote by Thomas Hardy

I am the family face; flesh perishes, I live on, projecting trait and trace through time to times anon, and leaping from place to place over oblivion.

I am the family face; flesh perishes, I live on, projecting

Summary

This quote expressed by a person signifies their significance within the family, symbolizing their impact and legacy beyond physicality. While the flesh may perish, the essence of this individual endures, carrying on their inherited traits, characteristics, and influence throughout generations and across different locations. It emphasizes the timeless nature of their existence, as they leap over oblivion and continue to make a lasting mark on the flow of time.

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Face Faces

By Thomas Hardy

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