Richard CrashawAnd when life's sweet fable ends, Soul and body part like friends; No quarrels, murmurs, no delay; A kiss, a sigh, and so away.
About This Quote
The poem by William Ernest Henley is a perfect example of self-pity. As the poet of the poem seems to be wallowing in his own pain and sorrow, he fails to learn from his past mistakes and make the most of this second chance at life. He continues to fall into the same trap and fails to walk away with dignity.
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