Humanity stands and flies and walks and rolls about--the poor, the priceless, the world-known and the forgotten; child and grandfather, king and leman--the pageant of the world goes by, set in a frame of stone and jewels, clothed in scarlet and rags.
This quote presents a vivid tableau of humanity, emphasizing the diversity and complexity of life.
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