Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes

A great calamity is as old as the trilobites an hour after it has happened.

A great calamity is as old as the trilobites an hour after i

Summary

This quote suggests that the impact and significance of a great calamity or disaster diminishes over time. It asserts that even the most devastating events, comparable to the trilobites (extinct marine creatures dating back to millions of years), are quickly forgotten and become history. The quote implies that in the face of time, even the most severe catastrophes lose their overwhelming power and fade into the past, further emphasizing the fleeting nature of human experiences and the transience of moments.

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Tragedy

By Oliver Wendell Holmes

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