Quote by Samuel Butler

Human life is as evanescent as the morning dew or a flash of lightning.

Human life is as evanescent as the morning dew or a flash of

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This quote highlights the fleeting and impermanent nature of human life, drawing parallels between it and two ephemeral phenomena - morning dew and a flash of lightning. Just as dew quickly vanishes with the rising sun, and lightning disappears in an instant, human existence is equally transitory. It serves as a reminder of the brevity of life and emphasizes the need to appreciate and seize the present moments, as they too can vanish in the blink of an eye.

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