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“Remember that time slurs over everything, let all deeds fade, blurs all writings and kills all memories. Exempt are only those which dig into the hearts of men by love.” quote by Aristotle
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“Remember that time slurs over everything, let all deeds fade, blurs all writings and kills all memories. Exempt are only those which dig into the hearts of men by love.”

Aristotle

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Source Treatise: Rhetoric, 4th century BC

Time erases all deeds and words, except those rooted in love that touch the heart.

In simple terms: Only love‑filled deeds endure time.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate love‑driven actions.

Themes

love legacy memory

Mood

hopeful inspirational

Type

philosophical poetic

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • art
  • historical preservation

Key Concepts

enduring impact human connection

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you embed love into lasting creations?
  • What actions today will be remembered?
A Different Perspective

Even love‑based works can be forgotten without preservation.

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