Famous Quotes | The trees stand in the setting...

The trees stand in the setting sun,
I in their freckled shade
Regard the cavalcade of sin,
Remorse for foolish action done,
That pass like ghosts regardless, in
A human image made.... - Philip Larkin
Attribution: Philip Larkin (1922–1986), British poet. “After–Dinner Remarks.”

Categories: Regret

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