Quote by Walter Savage Landor

I warmed both hands before the fire of life; It sinks, and I am ready to depart.

I warmed both hands before the fire of life; It sinks, and I

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This quote suggests that the speaker has experienced the fullness of life's opportunities and joys ("warmed both hands before the fire of life"). However, now they have reached a point where their time is coming to an end ("It sinks"), and they are accepting and prepared for their departure from this world. It highlights a sense of contentment and readiness to meet the inevitable end that awaits everyone.

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