Quote by Sean O'Casey, Sunset and Evening

Here, with whitened hair, desires failing, strength ebbing out of him, with the sun gone down and with only the serenity and the calm warning of the evening star left to him, he drank to Life, to all it had been, to what it was, to what it would be. Hurrah!

Here, with whitened hair, desires failing, strength ebbing o

Summary

This quote portrays an elderly individual approaching the end of their life. Despite feeling physically and mentally depleted, they find solace in the peacefulness of the evening and raise a toast to life: reflecting on its past joys, accepting its present state, and embracing whatever the future holds. The exclamation "Hurrah!" signifies acceptance and appreciation, suggesting a resilient spirit that celebrates the entirety of their existence and remains hopeful even in the face of impending decline.

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By Sean O'Casey, Sunset and Evening

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