I've known supreme happiness, and I'm not greedy enough to…
![“I've known supreme happiness, and I'm not greedy enough to want what I have to go on forever. Every dream ends. Wouldn't it be foolish, knowing that nothing lasts forever, to insist that one has a right to do something that does? [...]but, if eternity existed, it would be this moment.” quote by Yukio Mishima](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/206/yukio-mishima-1418_dreams_i-ve-known-supreme-happiness-and-i-m-not_2932549.jpg)
““I've known supreme happiness, and I'm not greedy enough to want what I have to go on forever. Every dream ends. Wouldn't it be foolish, knowing that nothing lasts forever, to insist that one has a right to do something that does? [...]but, if eternity existed, it would be this moment.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Happiness is fleeting; embracing impermanence allows appreciation of the present moment as eternity.
In simple terms: Happiness is temporary; cherish now.
Key Takeaway
Live fully in each moment.
Themes
impermanence
happiness
philosophy
existence
Mood
reflective
poetic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- mindfulness meditation
- creative expression
- travel
Key Concepts
Buddhism
existentialism
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- How does impermanence shape your goals?
- What does “this moment” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on the present may ignore future responsibilities.