Nothing was first, and shall be last / for nothing holds…
““Nothing was first, and shall be last / for nothing holds forever, And nothing ever yet scap't death / so can't the longest liver: Nothing's so Immortall, nothing can, From crosses ever keepe a man, Nothing can live, when the world is gone, for all shall come to nothing.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
All things are fleeting; nothing endures forever, and death ultimately claims everything.
In simple terms: Nothing lasts forever; death ends all.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility and live meaningfully now.
Themes
mortality
impermanence
philosophy
existence
death
Mood
somber
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- life planning
- ethical decision‑making
- grief counseling
Key Concepts
ephemeral nature
nihilism
spiritual reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- How does acknowledging impermanence change your priorities?
- What comforts you against the inevitability of death?
A Different Perspective
The poetic language may obscure practical application.