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Lord Byron

A man of eighty has outlived probably three new schools of painting, two of architecture and poetry and a hundred in dress.

Lord Byron

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Lord Byron is saying that over a lifetime of eighty years, a person will see many changes and trends in art, architecture, poetry, and fashion come and go. This highlights how cultural styles evolve rapidly compared to a human lifespan.

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