"Such is the natural imbecility of the human mind, it confines us to the immediate scenes in which we are engaged, and as new objects present the past is in a degree erased from recollection."
— Anonymous [By an American Lady]
Place of Publication
Boston
Date
1793
Metaphor
"Such is the natural imbecility of the human mind, it confines us to the immediate scenes in which we are engaged, and as new objects present the past is in a degree erased from recollection."
Metaphor in Context
Encompassed by innumerable cares and anxieties, it was never intended we should take any further share in the troubles of those around, than was sufficient, if in our power to relieve their distress. It certainly would be a great addition to the miseries of life, should we suffer ourselves to be made wretched by every desponding gloomy disposition, our pity is indeed excited, we lament their weakness, and urge the necessity of fortitude. Such is the natural imbecility of the human mind, it confines us to the immediate scenes in which we are engaged, and as new objects present the past is in a degree erased from recollection. This indeed is wisely ordered.
(pp. 45-6)
(pp. 45-6)
Categories
Provenance
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Citation
Anonymous, The Hapless Orphan; Or, Innocent Victim of Revenge. A Novel, Founded on Incidents of Real Life. In a Series of Letters from Caroline Francis to Maria B—. (Dublin: Printed for P. Wogan, P. Byrne, and J. Rice, 1793). <Link to Google Books>
Date of Entry
04/18/2011
