To our graves we walk in the thick footprints of departed men

To our graves we walk in the thick footprints of departed men

Alexander Smith was a Scottish poet and essayist who lived in the 19th century. His works often explored themes of mortality, the passage of time, and the legacy of those who came before us. One of his most famous quotes is, “To our graves we walk in the thick footprints of departed men,” which encapsulates the idea that we are all connected to those who have lived before us and that their influence can still be felt long after they are gone.