Quote by Charles Lamb

The red-letter days, now become, to all intents and purposes, dead-letter days.

The red-letter days, now become, to all intents and purposes

Summary

This quote suggests that significant and memorable occasions or events, known as "red-letter days," have lost their significance and impact. Instead, they have become forgotten or unimportant ("dead-letter days"). It implies a decline in the value or meaning attached to such special moments, perhaps due to societal changes or a lack of personal connection. Overall, the quote highlights the perceived loss of significance and the diminishing impact of once-celebrated occasions.

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By Charles Lamb

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