“It always has been and always will be the same. The old folk of our grandfathers' young days sang a song bearing exactly the same burden; and the young folk of to-day will drone out precisely similar nonsense for the aggravation of the next generation. "Oh, give me back the good old days of fifty years ago," has been the cry ever since Adam's fifty-first birthday. Take up the literature of 1835, and you will find the poets and novelists asking for the same impossible gift as did the German Minnesingers long before them and the old Norse Saga writers long before that. And for the same thing sighed the early prophets and the philosophers of ancient Greece. From all accounts, the world has been getting worse and worse ever since it was created. All I can say is that it must have been a remarkably delightful place when it was first opened to the public, for it is very pleasant even now if you only keep as much as possible in the sunshine and take the rain good-temperedly.”
Quote by Jerome K. Jerome
Work
This book is a compilation of the author's reflections on everyday occurrences, offering a blend of wit and wisdom. It delves into the complexities of human behavior and the absurdities of modern life, providing readers with a unique perspective on the world. more
Author
Jerome K. Jerome was an English writer known for his humorous and satirical style. His works, such as 'Three Men in a Boat' and 'The Wind in the Willows', are beloved by readers. more
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