The flower that smiles today Tomorrow dies; All that we…
““The flower that smiles today Tomorrow dies; All that we wish to stay Tempts and then flies; What is this world's delight? Lightning, that mocks the night, Brief even as bright.-- Virtue, how frail it is!-- Friendship, how rare!-- Love, how it sells poor bliss For proud despair! But these though they soon fall, Survive their joy, and all Which ours we call.-- Whilst skies are blue and bright, Whilst flowers are gay, Whilst eyes that change ere night Make glad the day; Whilst yet the calm hours creep, Dream thou - and from thy sleep Then wake to weep.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Life’s pleasures are fleeting; joy and love are fragile, yet we must cherish them despite their impermanence.
In simple terms: Joy is fleeting; cherish it.
Key Takeaway
Embrace moments, knowing they pass.
Themes
mortality
beauty
transience
Mood
poetic
contemplative
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- celebrations
- relationships
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
ephemeral joy
human experience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find balance between savoring and fearing loss?
- What rituals help you honor fleeting joys?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on impermanence can cause anxiety about loss.