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“She comes to naught, my dear one, she comes to naught, all that there business. What the hell, maybe twice in your life you have yourself a whore of a good time, and then you spend every night of the rest of your life trying to get that good time back. But she comes to naught.” quote by Lynn Coady
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““She comes to naught, my dear one, she comes to naught, all that there business. What the hell, maybe twice in your life you have yourself a whore of a good time, and then you spend every night of the rest of your life trying to get that good time back. But she comes to naught.””

Lynn Coady

About This Quote

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

The quote reflects on fleeting pleasure and the endless pursuit to recapture it, suggesting that such pursuits ultimately lead to emptiness.

In simple terms: Chasing past joy leads to emptiness.

Key Takeaway

Accept impermanence, avoid obsessive chasing.

Themes

impermanence desire emptiness

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • personal growth
  • addiction
  • life reflection

Key Concepts

existentialism hedonism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What do you truly seek beyond fleeting pleasure?
  • How can you find lasting fulfillment?
A Different Perspective

The quote may overgeneralize and ignore healthy coping strategies.

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