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Time's gradual touch has moulder'd into beauty many a tower which when it frown'd with all its battlements, was only terrible.

Time's gradual touch has moulder'd into beauty many a tower

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This quote suggests that the passage of time can transform something that was once intimidating and formidable into something beautiful and captivating. It highlights the power of time to soften the harshness and make way for elegance and charm. The imagery of a tower, once perceived as terrifying when adorned with battlements, illustrates how various elements of life can become more appealing as they age and acquire a sense of history and grace.

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