Quote by Pierre Corneille

One half of my life has put the other half in the grave.

One half of my life has put the other half in the grave.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker's life has been divided into two distinct phases. The first half has ended, and as a result, the second half has now taken over, symbolically burying the previous part of their existence. It implies a significant shift or change in the speaker's life, possibly indicating a transformation or transition that has had a profound impact. The quote gives a sense of closure to one chapter while acknowledging the beginning of a new one.

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