Quote by W. Somerset Maugham

A little smoke lost in the air, that was the life of a man.

A little smoke lost in the air, that was the life of a man.

Summary

This quote portrays the fleeting nature and brevity of human life. It suggests that like a wisp of smoke dissipating into the air, a person's existence is transient and easily forgotten. It emphasizes the insignificance and impermanence of an individual's life within the vastness of time and space, serving as a reminder to cherish the moments we have and make the most of our allotted time before it disappears into obscurity.

By W. Somerset Maugham

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