So long, Frank Lloyd Wright. I can't believe your song is gone so soon. I barely learned the tune
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Wright bids farewell to his own song or legacy.
- In plain terms
- He feels his work ended too quickly.
- What can you take from it?
- Legacy can be short and surprising.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How long should a legacy last?
Another view
It is unclear which song he means.
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