We are nothing; less than nothing, and dreams. We are only what might have been, and must wait upon the tedious shores of Lethe millions of ages before we have existence, and a name.
Source: Essays of Elia, 'Dream Children.'
-- Charles Lamb, (Feb 10 1775-1834), English essayist, author; The Mitre Courtier was master of the essay, e.g., Essays of Elia, 1823.