The birds are molting. If only man could molt also—his mind once a year its errors, his heart once a year its useless passions.

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History

2 Jan 2015 Added
26 Oct 2026 Wording changed

Previous wording

The birds are molting. If only man could molt also — his mind once a year its errors, his heart once a year its useless passions.