Breath Quote by clive james
““Too many of my friends are dead, and others wrecked By various diseases of the intellect Or failing body. How am I still upright? And even I sleep half the day, cough half the night. How did it come to this? How else but through The course of years, and what its workings do To wood, stone, glass and almost all the metals, Smouldering already in the fresh rose petals. Our energy deceived us. Blessed with the knack To get things done, we thought to get it back Each time we lost it, just by taking breath — And some of us are racing yet as we face death. Well, good to see you. Sorry I have to fly. I’m struggling with a deadline, God knows why, And ghosts keep interrupting. Think of me The way I do of you. Quite often. Constantly.””
About This Quote
Life's hardships and mortality haunt the speaker, yet they persist despite illness and deadlines.
In simple terms: Life is hard but we keep going.
Key Takeaway
Persist despite suffering and obligations.
Themes
mortality
struggle
resilience
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
existential
personal
When to use this quote
- personal health
- creative work
- deadlines
Key Concepts
philosophy
health
time management
Questions to Reflect On
- What keeps you moving forward?
- How do you balance health and work?
A Different Perspective
Illness can limit productivity.
