Quote by Joseph Conrad

History repeats itself, but the special call of an art which has passed away is never reproduced. It is as utterly gone out of the world as the song of a destroyed wild bird.

History repeats itself, but the special call of an art which

Summary

This quote suggests that while historical events may repeat themselves, the essence and uniqueness of certain art forms or expressions from bygone eras can never be fully recreated or revived. It compares the lost art to the song of a wild bird that has become extinct. The quote emphasizes the irrevocable loss and the inability to truly bring back the same beauty and significance of past artistic achievements, highlighting the ephemeral nature of certain cultural creations.

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Art

By Joseph Conrad

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