It is no gift I tender, A loan is all I can; But do not…
““It is no gift I tender, A loan is all I can; But do not scorn the lender; Man gets no more from man. Oh, mortal man may borrow What mortal man can lend; And ‘twill not end to-morrow, Though sure enough ‘twill end. If death and time are stronger, A love may yet be strong; The world will last for longer, But this will last for long.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human relationships are temporary exchanges, offering what we can while acknowledging mortality and the fleeting nature of love.
In simple terms: Love is a temporary loan we give and receive.
Key Takeaway
Cherish moments, accept impermanence.
Themes
mortality
love
exchange
impermanence
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- relationships
- grief
- reflection
- legacy
- philosophical
Key Concepts
human connection
temporal nature
acceptance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you value fleeting moments?
- Can love survive without permanence?
A Different Perspective
Love cannot outlast death; material gifts are fleeting.