Early impressions are hard to eradicate from the mind. When once woll has been dyed purple, who can restore it to its previous whiteness?
More from St. Jerome
Every day we are changing, every day we are dying, and yet we fancy ourselves eternal.
Permalink to quote #21 The tired ox treads with a firmer step.
Permalink to quote #23 Small minds can never handle great themes.
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