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“Love and Time with reverence use, Treat them like a parting friend: Nor the golden gifts refuse Which in youth sincere they send: For each year their price is more, And they less simple than before.” quote by John Dryden
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“Love and Time with reverence use, Treat them like a parting friend: Nor the golden gifts refuse Which in youth sincere they send: For each year their price is more, And they less simple than before.”

John Dryden

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Time and love should be treated with respect, like a departing friend, because their value grows as they age and they become less simple.

In simple terms: Respect time and love as they become more valuable.

Key Takeaway

Cherish moments and relationships.

Themes

respect time love value growth

Mood

thoughtful reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • career planning
  • health decisions
  • financial investments

Key Concepts

impermanence gratitude reflection

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you honor fleeting moments?
  • What habits increase appreciation for aging?
A Different Perspective

Time cannot be reclaimed once passed.

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