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“It began of nothing and in nothing ends.” quote by Cornelius Gallus
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“It began of nothing and in nothing ends.”

Cornelius Gallus

About This Quote

Source Poetry: Elegies, Roman poet, 1st century BC

Life and the universe emerge from emptiness and return to it, highlighting impermanence.

In simple terms: All things start and end in nothing.

Key Takeaway

Embrace the fleeting nature of existence.

Themes

impermanence existence philosophy

Mood

contemplative melancholic

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • meditation on loss
  • creative cycles
  • environmental awareness
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

cosmology nihilism entropy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does recognizing emptiness affect your choices?
  • What can you create knowing all ends?
A Different Perspective

May overlook the value of continuity and purpose.

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