Fellows Quote by James Kenneth Stephen
“There were two good fellows I used to know. --How distant it all appears! We played together in football weather, And messed together for years: Now one of them's wed, and the other's dead So long that he's hardly missed Save by us, who messed with him years ago: But we're all in the old School List.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Old School List” by James Kenneth Stephen, 1904
Reflects on youthful friendships, loss, and the passage of time, noting how former companions drift apart and some die, leaving only memories.
In simple terms: Friends change, some die, memories linger.
Key Takeaway
Cherish present friendships.
Themes
friendship
loss
nostalgia
time
memory
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
nostalgic
When to use this quote
- reunion gatherings
- obituaries
- school reunions
- personal memoirs
Key Concepts
mortality
reflection
impermanence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you keep old friendships alive?
- What does loss teach about value?
A Different Perspective
Remembers that not all friendships survive adulthood.
