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Demise Quote by Caroline Evans

“Everything new and beautiful seems to arrive already haunted by its own demise.” quote by Caroline Evans
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““Everything new and beautiful seems to arrive already haunted by its own demise.””

Caroline Evans

About This Quote

Source Book: The Book of Disquiet, Fernando Pessoa, 1982

New beauty often carries an inherent sense of transience, suggesting its allure is tied to inevitable decline.

In simple terms: Beauty is fleeting and linked to its end.

Key Takeaway

Embrace moments before they fade.

Themes

beauty transience impermanence

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • art appreciation
  • relationships
  • career milestones

Key Concepts

aesthetic philosophy existential reflection

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you cherish fleeting beauty?
  • Can impermanence inspire urgency?
A Different Perspective

A focus on beauty can overlook lasting value.

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