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... For such as truly love the world, a thousand years…

“... For such as truly love the world, a thousand years would fade like the dream of one night.” quote by Yoshida Kenko
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“... For such as truly love the world, a thousand years would fade like the dream of one night.”

Yoshida Kenko

About This Quote

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

True love for the world renders long time insignificant, like a fleeting dream.

In simple terms: Deep love makes time feel short.

Key Takeaway

Cherish love over longevity.

Themes

love impermanence perspective

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

philosophical poetic

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • art appreciation
  • spiritual practice
  • long‑term projects

Key Concepts

Buddhist philosophy transience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does love change your view of time?
  • Can love make suffering feel temporary?
A Different Perspective

Even love cannot stop inevitable change.

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