O my good lord, the world is but a word: Were it all yours…
““O my good lord, the world is but a word: Were it all yours to give it in a breath, How quickly were it gone!””
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; even divine power cannot stop its swift passage
In simple terms: Life is brief and can end in an instant
Key Takeaway
Remember life's transience
Themes
mortality
impermanence
power
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- philosophical
- reflection
- spiritual counseling
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
ephemerality
human limitation
divine power
Questions to Reflect On
- How does awareness of mortality shape actions?
- What responsibilities arise from fleeting existence?
A Different Perspective
Power cannot control time or fate