Quote by Algernon Charles Swinburne
Time turns the old days to derision, our loves into corpses or wives; and marriage and death and division make barren our lives.
Summary
This quote suggests that as time passes, the fond memories of the past become insignificant, our love relationships either fade away or become routine, and the aspects of marriage, death, and separation drain the vitality and fulfillment from our lives. It reflects a certain cynicism and disillusionment with the transience and hardships that time brings, emphasizing the negative impacts it can have on various aspects of our existence.
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