The Brothers (1983)
“
I have observed in foolish awe
The dateless mid-days of the law
And seen indifferent justice done
By everyone on everyone.
— Edwin Muir
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "I have observed in foolish awe
The dateless mid-days of the law
And seen indifferent justice done
By everyone on everyone." in the context of "The Brothers (1983)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Edwin Muir" (Quotes)
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About Edwin Muir
Edwin Muir (15 May 1887 – 3 January 1959) was a Scottish poet, novelist and translator, born in Deerness, on the Orkney Islands.
About Edwin Muir
Edwin Muir (15 May 1887 – 3 January 1959) was a Scottish poet, novelist and translator, born in Deerness, on the Orkney Islands.
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