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Without respite he is dragged by the two wild horses, memory and hope; and he is tormented by a secret that he never can tell.
— Hope Mirrlees
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Without respite he is dragged by the two wild horses, memory and hope; and he is tormented by a secret that he never can tell." in the context of "" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Hope Mirrlees
Hope Mirrlees (8 April 1887 – 1 August 1978) was a British translator, poet and novelist.
About Hope Mirrlees
Hope Mirrlees (8 April 1887 – 1 August 1978) was a British translator, poet and novelist.
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