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“It can't last forever. Others have thought such things, in bad times before this, and they were always right, they did get out one way or another, and it didn't last forever. Although for them it may have lasted all the forever they had.” quote by Margaret Atwood
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““It can't last forever. Others have thought such things, in bad times before this, and they were always right, they did get out one way or another, and it didn't last forever. Although for them it may have lasted all the forever they had.””

Margaret Atwood

About This Quote

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

Impermanence of any condition; history shows even dire predictions eventually give way to change.

In simple terms: All things are temporary.

Key Takeaway

Nothing endures forever.

Themes

impermanence historical cycles optimism resilience

Mood

hopeful reflective cautious

Type

philosophical observational

When to use this quote

  • political upheaval
  • economic crises
  • personal hardship
  • societal decline

Key Concepts

change time human perception

Practical Applications

  • strategic planning
  • mental health counseling

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does recognizing impermanence affect decision‑making?
  • What signs indicate a temporary crisis?
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