Helen OyeyemiOther things my best friend said to me: That two years was but a short span.
About This Quote
The phrase “Two years was but a short span” is one that is often used to express how quickly time flies. Although it can be quite correct to say this phrase about two years, most people tend to use it when referring to anything short in time, such as being in a traffic jam.
Source: What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours
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