Alas! the great world goes its way, And takes its truth from each new day; They do not quit, nor can retain, Far less consider it again.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote critiques how the world quickly moves on from truths and past ideas to embrace whatever is new each day.
- In plain terms
- The world forgets old truths to chase new ones.
- What can you take from it?
- Do not forget truth just because it is old.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What did the world forget today?
- What truth is timeless?
Another view
It assumes old truths are always better than new ones.
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