Adages Quote by Beryl Markham
“There's an old adage," he said, "translated from the ancient Coptic, that contains all the wisdom of the ages -- "Life is life and fun is fun, but it's all so quiet when the goldfish die.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: "Flying High", 1939
Life contains both seriousness and play, yet silence follows loss, reminding us of life's fragility.
In simple terms: Life is serious and playful, but loss brings silence.
Balance joy with awareness of loss.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career
- personal loss
- celebration of life
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you honor both fun and seriousness?
- What does silence teach after loss?
Overemphasis on fun can ignore deeper responsibilities.