Time changes everything except something within us which is always surprised by change.
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Thomas Hardy was an English novelist and poet, born on June 2, 1840, in Dorset, England. He is known for his novels depicting the struggles of individuals against their circumstances, such as "Tess of the d'Urbervilles" and "Far from the Madding Crowd," as well as his poetic works like "The Darkling Thrush" and "During Wind and Rain." Hardy's writing explores themes of fate, morality, and the impact of social expectations on individuals.
1840–1928·lived 87 years
Time changes everything except something within us which is always surprised by change.
The value of old age depends upon the person who reaches it. To some men of early performance it is useless. To others, who are late to develop, it just enables them to finish the job.
Patience, that blending of moral courage with physical timidity.Tess of the d'Urbervilles, p. 123, 1891
Fear is the mother of foresight.Laodicean, 2013
If Galileo had said in verse that the world moved, the inquisition might have let him alone.The Life and Work of Thomas Hardy, p. 123, 1962
The sudden disappointment of a hope leaves a scar which the ultimate fulfillment of that hope never entirely removes.The Life and Work of Thomas Hardy (ed. Springer, 1985) - ISBN: 9781349101177
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