Think then what it is to live on here eternally and yet be…
“Think then what it is to live on here eternally and yet be human; toage in soul and see our beloved die and pass to lands whither we maynot hope to follow; to wait while drop by drop the curse of the longcenturies falls upon our imperishable being, like water slow drippingon a diamond that it cannot wear, till they be born anew forgetful ofus, and again sink from our helpless arms into the void unknowable.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human existence is fleeting, confronting mortality and the relentless passage of time, yet we persist in hope and memory.
In simple terms: Life is brief, facing death and endless time.
Key Takeaway
Cherish moments despite impermanence.
Themes
mortality
time
existence
Mood
contemplative
poetic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- aging reflections
- legacy planning
- spiritual contemplation
Key Concepts
philosophy
eternity
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find meaning in fleeting life?
- What rituals help confront mortality?
A Different Perspective
Hope may feel futile against vast eternity.