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Time is so old and love so brief, love is pure gold and…

“Time is so old and love so brief, love is pure gold and time a thief. We're late, darling, we're late, The curtain descends, everything ends, too soon, too soon.” quote by Ogden Nash
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“Time is so old and love so brief, love is pure gold and time a thief. We're late, darling, we're late, The curtain descends, everything ends, too soon, too soon.”

Ogden Nash

About This Quote

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

Time passes quickly, love is fleeting yet valuable, and mortality is inevitable.

In simple terms: Time is short, love is precious.

Key Takeaway

Cherish love now.

Themes

mortality love time

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • personal reflection
  • life planning
  • grieving loss

Key Concepts

philosophy poetry

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you prioritize love?
  • What does "time a thief" mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Love may not last forever.

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