Quote by Daisy Ashford

My own idea is that these things are as piffle before the wind.

My own idea is that these things are as piffle before the wi

Summary

The quote suggests that the things being referred to hold little to no significance or value. "Piffle before the wind" indicates that these things are easily disregarded or dismissed, like trivial matters that are easily blown away or forgotten. The speaker holds the opinion that these things lack importance or substance and can be easily dismissed or of little consequence in the grand scheme of things.

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By Daisy Ashford

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