Death Quote by Algernon Charles Swinburne
“Time turns the old days to derision, Our loves into corpses or wives; And marriage and death and division Make barren our lives.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Seasons” (or similar work)
Time erodes past joys, turning love into decay, and marriage, death, and division leave life barren.
In simple terms: Time destroys love and life.
Key Takeaway
Accept impermanence and seek meaning.
Themes
mortality
decay
love
marriage
existence
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- aging
- grief
- life planning
Key Concepts
philosophy
poetry
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “barren” signify for you?
- Can decay inspire appreciation?
A Different Perspective
Some find beauty in transience, not just loss.
