But each day brings its petty dust Our soon-chok'd souls to fill, And we forget because we must, And not because we will.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Daily trivial burdens fill our souls, causing us to forget things out of necessity rather than choice.
- In plain terms
- Small daily burdens make us forget things we have to.
- What can you take from it?
- Routine weariness forces forgetfulness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you forget by necessity?
- How do daily burdens affect you?
Another view
Some forgetfulness is always voluntary.
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