Quote by William Shakespeare

Time hath a wallet at his back, wherein he puts. Alms for oblivion, a great-sized monster of ingratitudes.

Time hath a wallet at his back, wherein he puts. Alms for ob

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This quote suggests that time has the ability to forget and disregard important things. It personifies time as carrying a wallet where it puts unappreciated and forgotten things. It implies that time is relentless and can be ungrateful, as it constantly moves forward, leaving behind moments, people, and memories that fade into oblivion. The phrase "alms for oblivion" emphasizes the idea that time has the power to erase, neglect, or overlook significant aspects of life.

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