Tis but a day we sojourn here below, And all the gain we…
““Tis but a day we sojourn here below, And all the gain we get is grief and woe, Then, leaving our life's riddles all unsolved, And burdened with regrets, we have to go.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Life is fleeting, filled with sorrow; regrets linger after death, urging us to cherish the present.
In simple terms: Life is short and often sorrowful.
Key Takeaway
Live fully now.
Themes
mortality
regret
impermanence
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- old age
- terminal illness
- personal loss
Key Concepts
existentialism
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you find meaning despite grief?
- What moments bring you joy now?
A Different Perspective
Focusing only on sorrow can cause despair.