(Like the drop upon the lotus.) A favorite simile with poets for Life, riches, glory &c., expressive of transitoriness and uncertainty: also for Mind, purposes, promises &c. in expression of Fickleness or faithlessness. See
(Like the drop upon the lotus.) A favorite simile with poets for Life, riches, glory &c., expressive of transitoriness and uncertainty: also for Mind, purposes, promises &c. in expression of Fickleness or faithlessness. See