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“Then be not coy, but use your time; And while ye may, go marry: For having lost but once your prime, You may for ever tarry.” quote by Robert Herrick
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“Then be not coy, but use your time; And while ye may, go marry: For having lost but once your prime, You may for ever tarry.”

Robert Herrick

About This Quote

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

Seize youthful opportunities for marriage before time passes and chances fade.

In simple terms: Marry while young before time runs out.

Key Takeaway

Act before your prime ends.

Themes

love time marriage

Mood

reflective urgent

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • young adulthood
  • courtship
  • life planning

Key Concepts

Opportunity impermanence

Questions to Reflect On

  • Are you postponing important decisions?
  • What does “prime” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

If you delay, you may regret missing the chance.

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