For fifteen years Mr. Polly was a respectable shopkeeper in Fishbourne. Years they were in which every day was tedious, and when they were gone it was as if they had gone in a flash.

📖 H. G. Wells

🌍 English  |  👨‍💼 Author

🎂 September 21, 1866  –  ⚰️ August 13, 1946
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For fifteen years, Mr. Polly led a mundane life as a shopkeeper in Fishbourne, marked by the daily routine of his business. Despite being a respectable figure in the community, he found these years to be dull and monotonous. The passage of time felt quick, as the tedious nature of his existence made the years blend into one another, leaving little memorable impact.

Ultimately, Mr. Polly's experiences represent the struggle between societal expectations and personal fulfillment. As he looks back on those years, it becomes clear that the fast passage of time can obscure the unremarkable days that define much of life, prompting reflection on what it truly means to live meaningfully.

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